Home Centre Manager

Dawson Co-op invites applications for the position of Home Centre Managerto join our team at our Home and Agro Centre located in Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and the implementation of the long-term initiatives 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.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the Home & Agro Centre through providing strong leadership and guidance to the management team, including lumber, agro, inventory, yard, receiving, & merchandising
• 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, and labour
• Lead and collaborate in the design and 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
• 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
• Provide leadership and manage the implementation of all Home & Agro Centre projects, initiatives, or other objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Who you are:

• Minimum 5-10 years’ retail management experience within building centers, hardware stores, or other related areas
• Diploma/Degree in business management, leadership, 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

Compensation & Benefits:

• Between $74,890 and $112,335/yr. commensurate on qualifications and experience
• Extended health, dental, paramedical & vision
• Life & travel insurance
• Employee & family assistance program
• Pension matching program after 1 year

Deadline: March 1, 2024.

If you are interested in this opportunity or require additional information, please contact Holly Brown, Human Resources Manager, at 250-719-4466 or submit your resume to h.brown@dawsonco-op.com.