Division Manager I, Food at Co-op

Peace River, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Management, People Management, Financial Achievement, Budgeting, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Marketing Standards, Training, Coaching, Change Facilitation, Communication, Customer Centric Culture, Retail Operations, Profit Planning, Shrink Management

Industry

Retail

Description

Peace Country Co-op is hiring a Food Division Manager in Peace River, Alberta. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.peacecountryco-op.crs/sites/peacecountry/ [https://www.peacecountryco-op.crs/sites/peacecountry/] 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, etc.) * Support and participate in the development of operational strategies including Corporate Performance Management * Provide appropriate 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. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. Peace Country Co-op Limited is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here. To learn more about who we are, visit www.peacecountryco-op.crs [https://www.peacecountryco-op.crs/sites/peacecountry/].

Responsibilities

This role oversees the activities of two Food Stores to ensure effective operations and people management align with Co-op standards and Brand Values, while achieving budgeted financial targets including sales, margins, and productivity. The manager will also champion progressive initiatives in sustainability, diversity, culture, and customer experience, providing leadership and direction during the annual budget process.