Bilingual Franchisee in Training (Central Quebec)
Giant Tiger•Thetford Mines, QC
•CA$74,500 - CA$111,800•Hybrid
About The Position
Giant Tiger is seeking entrepreneurial leaders eager to grow their careers and make a difference. Our Franchisee in Training Program offers hands-on training with experienced operators, exposure to diverse markets, and the chance to manage your own store upon completion. Mobility and commitment to community are key. Successful candidates will complete their training within the Central Quebec region. This role involves in-class and on-the-job learning, including store management, staff management, administration, reporting, and community engagement.
Requirements
- University or College certification in Business Administration, Retail Management, Operations Manager, a related field or equivalent years of retail experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
- Ability to coach and lead teams, with the flexibility to adapt leadership styles to meet the diverse needs of team members
- Strong basic computer skills with a willingness and ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and adapt to GT procedures
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas clearly, actively listen, and foster productive dialogue in both written and verbal forms
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage tasks, schedules, and projects
- Dedicated to community engagement, demonstrated by active participation in non-profit initiatives, recreational sports teams, and/or local organizations
- Fully bilingual (French and English)
Nice To Haves
- Experience utilizing sales reports and customer feedback to interpret business trends and strategically enhance sales performance.
- Visual merchandising experience
- Prior experience with Workday or similar people management/scheduling platform
Responsibilities
- Complete all training modules and assigned projects during the Franchisee in Training Program.
- Engage in formal mentorship to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
- Participate in in-store experiences with leaders and their teams.
- Shadow current Franchisees across various regions in Canada.
- Work closely with staff and interact with customers in the community.
- Gain hands-on experience in Store Management.
- Gain hands-on experience in Staff Management.
- Gain hands-on experience in Administration and Reporting.
- Gain hands-on experience in Community Engagement.
Benefits
- Competitive salary reflective of market rates
- Bonus Plan
- Comprehensive training and continuous learning
- Paid Vacation Time
- Flexible Health Benefits as of day 1
- Employee discount at Giant Tiger Stores
- Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits
- Annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
