District Manager

4 weeks ago

Langley, Canada The Quark Group Full time

**DISTRICT MANAGER**

**BRITISH COLUMBIA REGION**

In April of 2024, The Quark Group will be opening a new Quarks store in Langley British Columbia at the Willowbrook Shopping Centre. We currently have six (6) locations across the province, from Nanaimo to Prince George and many places in between.

The Quark Group is looking for a District Manager to join our innovative, growing company. Your primary responsibilities are to organize and oversee the operations of a number of stores within your district. The District Manager is responsible for executing The Quark Group’s strategy and providing strong leadership to store operations teams within the district. The District Manager will play a key role in overseeing regional talent management, identifying and assessing talent gaps, coaching and providing feedback for improved store performance and maintaining operational standards consistently across the district. This includes operating as a Store Manager in your “Home Store” to achieve the same. Ultimately the District Manager is accountable for the implementation and achievement of key business metrics, initiatives, and ensuring the district complies with all corporate store operations standards.

This position will require flexibility to travel every 6 to 8 weeks within your district to conduct field visits, and to the Head Office in Manitoba annually. All interested applicants should submit their **resume and a cover letter** outlining their skills, experience, and what makes them a strong fit for this role.

**Why The Quark Group?**

The Quark Group was founded in 1977 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are the largest privately-owned Canadian retail footwear chain in Western Canada. At Quarks and Urban Trail, we offer high quality name brand footwear and accessories for men and women, bringing the best in quality, selection and fit. Our vision is to provide leading customer service in Canada’s premium comfort footwear and apparel industry, in a responsible and ethical manner while being a positive force for our communities and corporate family.

We currently operate 38 stores across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick; and are very excited to be adding another location in beautiful Langley BC.
- **Specifically, the District Manager will provide**_:_
- Effectively communicate direction and performance expectations to all store teams.
- Develop and implement short-term execution strategies for the district that directly align to identified business objectives.
- Closely monitor and analyze the district’s key business metrics (E.g. Sales, Employee development, Customer Service, Expenses, Shrink, Compliance, and Training) and initiate appropriate action when required.
- Build and continue to foster a culture of consistent execution ensuring organizational values, goals, objectives and standards are effectively communicated.
- Create an environment where the introduction of new concepts, categories and other business initiatives can be executed with little disruption to the daily routine.
- **We’d Love to Hear from People With**_:_
- Knowledge of the retail industry gained through 5+ years of progressively responsible roles.
- 3+ years of retail experience managing a multi-store region with a focus on people leadership.
- 3+ years of retail management experience leading teams of 5 or more, including training and coaching.
- Strong leader and proven track record of developing management talent.
- Ability to communicate, delegate and execute initiatives.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence results.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
- Strong customer focus with emphasis on building and sustaining relationships and teams.
- Proven track record for achieving targets and delivering on strategic and measured objectives.
- Knowledge of performance evaluation metrics and principles.
- A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
- Valid Driver’s License for regular travel between locations.
- Minimum high school or GED.

Note: a college degree in business, retail management or a closely related field(s) will be considered an asset and may be substituted for a portion of the required experience.
- **Some of What we Offer**:_
- Competitive salary
- Excellent bonuses
- Outstanding staff discounts
- Robust benefits package (Extended Health, Dental, EFAP, LTD, etc.)
- Paid vacation
- Annual Managers Retreat
- Training, development and mentorship programs
- Our exciting and engaging culture
- “Your Opinion Matters”, employee engagement surveys, pulse and recognition programs
- A diverse and inclusive workforce
- Teamwork
- Innovation
- Passion

Job offers will be contingent upon a successful background check.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $68,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
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