Dawson Co-op invites applications for the position of Home Centre Manager to join our team at our Home & Agro Centre located in Dawson Creek, British Columbia.
Under the direction of the Operations Manager or designate, the Home Centre Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Dawson Co-op Home & Agro Centre.
Providing broad management across the store, the Home Centre Manager will provide strong leadership and direction to the management team, ensure retail service standards, objectives, and targets are consistently met, and implement policies and programs to develop and improve overall operations.
Responsibilities for this position include the following:
- Responsible for the day-to-day and overall operations of the Home & Agro Centre, including sales, targets, margins, expenses, inventory, and sales per employee hour (SPEH).
- Oversee and develop Team Leaders through ongoing coaching, performance management, talent development, and training.
- Develop and achieve operating plans and budgets which include but are not limited to, revenue, expenses, inventory management, and labour.
- Lead and collaborate in the execution of all merchandising and customer service standards.
- Provide policy guidance and strategies to execute efficient product buying, inventory management, and pricing strategies to achieve optimum sales and margin.
- In collaboration with the Marketing Manager, develop key content to educate customers on competitive products, pricing, and the Dawson Co-op value proposition.
- In collaboration with the HR Department, identify and implement employee programming to support development, retention, and succession planning.
- Provide ongoing input into the strategic direction of the Home & Agro Centre, advising the Operations Manager of growth and development opportunities.
- In collaboration with the Marketing Manager, develop and execute product, marketing, and community & business partnership strategies.
- Work with customers, sales teams, and service teams to identify key areas and opportunities for growth.
- Work with external third parties to assess partnership opportunities and build strong relationships within the community.
- Lead a culture of safety through adherence to the Dawson Co-op health & safety manual.
- Ensure compliance with all policies of the Dawson Co-op within the Home & Agro Centre.
- Collaborate effectively with all department, senior, and executive leaders throughout the organization.
- Provie leadership and manage the implementation of all Home & Agro Centre projects, initiatives, or other objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- Minimum 5-10 years’ retail management experience within building centres, hardware stores, or other related fields.
- Diploma/Degree in business management or a technical trade considered an asset.
- Computer literacy, including experience with inventory control software, Microsoft Suite, and other relevant programs.
- Positive and results-oriented attitude and strong communication skills; ability to manage relationships at all levels.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
- Demonstrated product knowledge in hardware, building materials, agricultural products, and other relevant merchandise.
- Strong knowledge of operations management.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Annual salary between $76,580 and $114,865, based on qualifications and experience.
- Extended health, dental, paramedical, and vision.
- Life, travel, & long-term disability insurance.
- Employee & family assistance program.
- Pension matching program after 1 year.
- Year-end bonus program after 1 full fiscal year of employment.
- Employee rebate on retail purchases.
To Apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume, and cover letter to Holly Brown at [email protected].
