Division Manager I, Food

What you’ll do :

Oversees the activities of two Food Store to ensure effective operations and people management is aligned with Co-op standards and Brand Values

Achieve budgeted financial including sales, margins, expenses, employee productivity, inventory turns and overall contribution

Track operations weekly, and take corrective measures as required to meet objectives

Champion progressive initiatives in the areas of sustainability, diversity and inclusion, workplace culture and customer experience

Provide budget and financial operational leadership, training, and direction during the annual budget process

Work with department managers to improve general merchandise sales

Assists in the development of each store’s annual profit plan and analyzes store operating report to identify trends and recommends corrective action to maintain sales mix and achieve greater margins

Directs the implementation and execution of merchandise buying and retention of pricing plans

Monitor inventory levels to ensure promotional merchandise is available for the duration of a promotion and minimize out of stocks

Develop merchandising and marketing standards for the Co-op. This includes support and participation in FCL marketing programs and initiatives (ex. planograms, operational procedures,

Support and participate in the development of operational strategies including Corporate Performance Management

Provideappropriate training opportunities to employees to foster a Customer Centric culture

Other duties, as assigned

Why it matters :

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are and what you have :

8+ years of experience in a retail environment

5+ years of experience leading technical, professional and / or management employees

High School Diploma; a Business Diploma or Degree is considered an asset

Must have a valid driver license, with the ability to travel between locations

Ability to multitask and lead simultaneous projects

Strong skillset in training others and experience with coaching and providing feedback

Ability to facilitate and lead change in the organization

Robust knowledge of daily retail operations, budgets, financial and shrink management

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrated ability to effectively coach, influence, facilitate growth of the Retail Revenue

Available to work on a very flexible schedule with the ability to work up to 50 hours weekly

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.