What you'll do

Teaching and training the dealer and management team on current Operations, Logistics, product flow Best Practices and Operational Excellences

Developing the management team to have confidence in the knowledge and tools that are shared to support their teams’ progress and success.

Building strong working relationships with the dealers to ensure consistent execution in our stores across the country

Building strong cross functional relationships with other Corporate teams to help build and execute operational programs and efficiencies

Influencing behaviours and change management across multiple levels of staff

Hands on collaboration with store staff to implement programs and initiatives

Consulting and developing future operational initiatives and programs to continue to drive operational efficiencies

Accountable for management of selected stores to ensure communication to all stakeholders is upheld, and key milestones and targets are being met.

Accountable for identifying and providing the tools / knowledge required for the store to successfully impact positive change

Accountable for implementing Operation process agreed by the Dealer and DSM

Tracking KPIs and measuring against established benchmarks to measure program progress / sustainment

Ability to quickly establish working relationships with Dealer and their team working collaboratively towards a common goal.

Understanding of modules / POGs, Floor Plans, Merchandising and Seasonal Changeover

Establish solid relationships with the District Sales Managers (DSM) and other cross functional teams

What you bring

5+ years progressive Canadian Tire retail experience or equivalent (SM / GM)

Highly energetic with the ability to motivate others.

Flexible and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

Strong knowledge in logistics, warehouse management or receiving processes

Comfortable managing people and building strong relationships with team

Ability to influence and negotiate

Demonstrated ability to deliver results

Must be comfortable presenting and have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills

Strong business acumen and decision-making skills

Knowledge and experience with Frontier Reporting

Fluent with MS Office products, PowerPoint and other technology

Project Management experience

Valid Canadian driver’s license and personal vehicle

Experience with AutoCAD is an asset

Extensive Travel is required across Canada for this role .