Store Manager, Midland

**Help us boldly shape retail in Canada**

Canadian Tire Corporation’s (CTC) rich heritage of serving Canadians from coast-to-coast dates back to 1922. Our vision is to become the #1 retail brand in Canada and we are focused on innovating and making important investments in our business, especially when it comes to our people. To reach our goal, we need the best talent to help us evolve and drive change across the business - and boldly help shape Canada’s retail industry. As we strive to be at the forefront of a complex and vastly changing retail industry, it is an exciting time to join the Canadian Tire family of companies.
- Build a Sales Obsessed Culture by providing an exceptional in store customer experience
- Responsible to drive outside sales through commercial accounts, new businesses prospecting and exceptional management of customer relationship with CTR dealer partners

Operations:

- Delegates and follows up on execution of PS visual compliance standards, store maintenance, pricing standards, planogram and merchandising directives
- Responsible for managing / minimizing store shrink through team awareness, enforcement of audit compliance and standards and rigid inventory control
- Ensures accurate execution and completes daily review of shipping /receiving/ returns processing and documentation according to company policies
- Follows and ensures compliance of all Cash and Audit, and OH&S policies and procedures
- Creates and / or monitors the creation of efficient store weekly scheduling for both sales and support functions
- Responsible for overall Store and equipment maintenance and compliance for PS fleet, using FOS fleet management maintenance system, driver compliance, and appropriate certifications for all roles
- Manages regular reconciliations and collections of accounts payable balances for all customer business accounts

Training:

- Coaches and develops store and management team
- Sets and follows up on individual and store sales goals
- Creates development plans and conducts annual appraisals for store team; support and coach to improve any performance gaps, and conducts ongoing coaching to improve team
- Leads effective huddles / meetings / coaching sessions, keeping team well informed of pertinent information
- Completes and holds team accountable to complete required training within required timeframes
- Ensures execution of the Customer Experience, and provides resolution for all customer concerns
- Develops and leads recruiting and hiring strategy for store, maintains a complete team, adhering to IBO standards

Leadership:

- Provides mentorship to teams and influences continuous growth
- Continually motivates team and performance through recognition programs, in store contests, customer compliments, etc.
- Maintain PS performance expectations (feedback/coaching); this includes progressive discipline where necessary

Able to work retail hours including scheduled evenings, weekends and holidays

We are looking for individuals who are:

- Business Savvy - you have a customer focused mindset and can plan, execute, and drive sales
- Leaders - you lead by example and have a passion for coaching, developing, and inspiring your team
- Culture and brand ambassadors - you love the work and take pride in our brand

If you’re a proven retail manager with a passion for people, our industry, and driving an exceptional customer experience, then this is definitely the place to be

**What you bring**
- 3-5 years retail experience managing a multi-channel business required
- Managing and growing B2B business sales
- Demonstrated interest in the automotive parts aftermarket industry
- Fundamental computer skills an asset
- Strong knowledge of automotive parts aftermarket industry
- A good base of knowledge of automotive operating systems including point of sale
- Assets:

- Possession of a valid driver's license is an asset
- Automotive Training or Certification is an asset
- Canadian Tire and its family of companies are boldly shaping retail in Canada and we continue to deliver a positive experience for our customers. As one of the most trusted brands in Canada, our employees take pride in the work we do across the country. It’s more than the iconic triangle that keeps our employees around. From benefits and perks, to learning and development opportunities, to our commitment to Jumpstart - these are some of the many reasons why Canadian Tire Corporation is one of _Canada’s Best Managed Companies _. _
- To learn more about this team and the Canadian Tire family of companies follow us on _LinkedIn _. _