District Manager - Mississauga Region

at  Fika

Founded in 2020, FIKA Cannabis is a lifestyle brand redefining cannabis retail, including flagship locations in Toronto’s Union Station and Distillery District. Now with over 120+ locations across Canada, The FIKA Company is the home of 6 Canadian retail banners, including; FIKA Cannabis, Fire & Flower, Friendly Stranger, Pop’s Cannabis, Ganjika House, and Flower Haze. Providing exceptional service in a variety of welcoming and intuitive store environments, The FIKA Company retail family is the destination for every type of cannabis consumer.
In Swedish, Fika is often translated as “a coffee and treat break,” but it is much more than that. It is a culture, a state of mind, and a powerful concept. One that encourages you to pause and enjoy the everyday beauty in life.
To support our growing operations, we are seeking out a purpose-driven and passionate person that embraces the FIKA Vision & Values. Our FIKA Family Members come from many backgrounds, united by an authentic motivation to create warm & welcoming environments where people can connect.
If you join our team, you will live our values:

SELECTION PROCESS:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their resume. Selected candidate will be provided a full job description and be invited to a video interview.
FIKA welcomes everyone and is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation to participate in our selection process, please contact us.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ people management experience within the retail or hospitality industry.
• Experience working with best-in-class retail operations, leading multi-door operations a definite asset.
• Have a proven track record of successful retail performance and store growth.
• Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of analytics and metrics, and keen attention to detail.
• Are self-motivated and have exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Possessing knowledge of cannabis is an asset; enthusiasm is a must.
• Able to complete the AGCO CannSell program & successfully complete all required background checks. Able to obtain the AGCO Retail Manager License.
• Able to leverage technology, skilled in POS, Social Media and MS Office.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Building your amazing team; developing through recognition, coaching and enthusiastic communication. Conduct regular store visits along with weekly District meetings to understand the needs and opportunities within your teams.
• Ensuring your District operates at its highest level, with commitment to regulatory compliance practices and efficient operations. Aligning day-to-day business with brand strategy, marketing & sales objectives, and long-term financial and key performance targets.
• Provide consistent support with the personal development of the store managers in your District
• Build a best-in-industry guest experience and then make it even better.
• Create a culture of learning within your teams as well as with our guests. Ensure ongoing development for your teams on job related skills and product education using the tools/resources provided
• Leading the most beautiful shops in the industry and maintaining their shine.
• Building a community with our neighbours and partners.
• Foster an inclusive & welcoming environment where everyone knows and participates in ensuring the wellness, health, and safety of our colleagues and guests as our top priority.
• Do what it takes, proactivity identifies areas to make in impact.
• Work in conjunction with department leads within the company to provide our people

YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU:

• Are passionate about guest experience and of course, cannabis.
• Are a courageous and candid people leader, relentlessly focused on bringing our the best from people and building talent pipelines to support growth of the individual and the business.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are self-motivated; action oriented and able to support a variety of responsibilities.
• Have keen attention to detail, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Are continually looking to discover new opportunities, identify new ways of workings, and scale and share best practices.
• Embrace a positive outlook, see the positive in people, situations, and events and persistence in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Operates with quality in mind through attention to detail, accuracy, & completeness.
• Ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity while maintaining outcome focus.