Job Description

Description :

Southern Plains Co-op is hiring a Food Store Manager for our Carlyle Store in Carlyle, Saskatchewan.

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.

Southern Plains Co-op is here to serve our members 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. We are your neighbours, and we make sustainable investments in the communities we share.

To learn more about who we are and how you; can help bring our brand to life, visit us at

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a thriving store with multiple categories! Establish strategic goals, maintain brand standards, and exceed budgeted targets for sales, margins, and inventory. Inspire and develop a high-performing team, while providing exceptional customer service.

• Financial Management: Prepare, administer, and achieve budgeted goals as it relates to the pricing, sales, margins, expenses, and inventory across all departments. and ensure store goals are met.
• Customer Engagement & Relationship Management: Create exceptional Co-op experiences by engaging and interacting with member-owners and customers. Build and maintain relationships with internal & external customers and team members.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership to the team, including the recruitment, goal setting, performance management, training, and development of team members.
• Brand and Merchandising: Promote and ensure adherence to brand and merchandising standards, marketing efforts, image standards,
• Business Growth: Drive business growth and provide outstanding customer service.
• Safety and Compliance: Responsible for coordination and oversight of all safety, maintenance, and asset protection policies.

We are currently on the exciting journey of expanding our footprint in Carlyle, we are embarking on an expansion project by building a bigger Food Store and look forward to the role incumbent playing a pivotal part in this.

Why Co-op:

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.

Hear from the General Manager, Brian Enns, \xe2\x80\x9cAt Southern Plains Co-op, we are a growing and dynamic organization serving several communities in southeast Saskatchewan. We value our team members and provide ongoing training and development for future opportunities. We pride ourselves in giving back to our communities and supporting other local businesses.\xe2\x80\x9d

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations:

• You have 6 \xe2\x80\x93 9 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years of leadership experience as a department lead or managing a mid-size store location (

or = $6million annual sales). * Retail experience in a competitive and complex environment is preferred. Experience within the Co-op Retailing System, or in a retail Food Store would be an asset.

• Ability to handle multiple demands \xe2\x80\x93 adaptable, organized, efficient and committed.
• As a strong leader, you have a passion for driving engagement and developing talent.
• You balance stakeholders while also directing work and ensuring accountability.
• You\xe2\x80\x99re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

What we offer:

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. We offer a relocation assistance programs.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we\xe2\x80\x99re 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.

If this position speaks to you, apply online by April 14, 2023 .

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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