Job Description

Help us boldly shape retail in Canada

Canadian Tire Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s (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 \xe2\x80\x93 and boldly help shape Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

The inspiration begins with you.

At Sport Chek, we love sharing our passion for a healthy, active lifestyle and encourage others to bring their best by being leaders in our surrounding communities. As part of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll join a wide network of like-minded colleagues, customers, and teams, and provide the best solutions for our customers by drawing on your first-hand expertise and experiences.

District Manager

The District Manager is responsible for executing Sport Chek / FGL Sports 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate direction and performance expectations to all store teams.

Develop and implement short term execution strategies for the district that directly aligns to identify Quarterly business objectives.

Closely monitor and analyze the district\xe2\x80\x99s 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 within the 5 success Factors foundation strategy ensuring those standards are effectively communicated.

In partnership with Senior Operations Management:

Identify business opportunities and communicate accordingly (Marketing, Purchasing, Real Estate)

Contribute to the Operations business planning process and setting business goals.

Assist in the development and implementation of new programs (Process documents, LP planning, Advisory committees\xe2\x80\xa6)

Facilitate the introduction, integration, and on-going reinforcement of FGL\xe2\x80\x99s leadership Brand to all team members.

In conjunction with Human Resources, ensure store teams are full, reflective of our Brand positioning and always in a position to maximize seasonal business opportunities. District Managers must be focused on identifying future talent, at all levels in the store, and creating development opportunities for future store leaders.

Create an environment where the introduction of new concepts, categories and other business initiatives can be executed with little disruption to the daily routine.

Required Skills and Experience

Knowledge of the retail industry gained through 5+ years of progressively responsible roles.

Minimum 3 years of experience in managing multi store territory with a focus on people leadership.

Strong leader and 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

A passion for Sports and lead/promote a healthy active lifestyle.

Working Conditions

Ability to travel extensively within their region and, when required, outside their region.

As a condition of employment, this position is subject to the successful completion of the following Pre-employment conditions:

Criminal Background Check

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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\xe2\x80\x99s more than the iconic triangle that keeps our employees around. From benefits and perks, to learning and development opportunities, to our commitment to Jumpstart \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why Canadian Tire Corporation is one of .

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Canadian Tire is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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