District Manager (Northern & Interior BC)

Dollarama•Victoria, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the stores in addition to being accountable for performing all duties necessary for the proper functioning of a number of stores on a daily basis. It is a critical position at Dollarama that reports directly to the Director of Operations. The District Manager directs all operational activities for 10 to 18 stores, including: day-to-day operations, employee development, merchandising, recruitment and training activities, store openings, financial reporting, sales, productivity, labour and inventory management. He/She is responsible for ensuring that sales targets are met for the territory. He/She will lead store managers and indirectly a team of approximately ten (10) or more employees for each store.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a management position in the retail industry as well as a minimum of 4 years as a Store Manager
The candidate must have a proven track record of outstanding performance as a Store Manager
Have the energy, intellect, drive, motivation, interpersonal skills, empathy, organizational skills, time management skills, decision-making skills and business acumen to succeed in a high-performance, fast-paced environment
Strong team player and the ability to achieve high results through mentoring, coaching, communication, employee motivation and skills development
Demonstrate determination in achieving results. Be prepared to "roll up your sleeves" and tackle the details to achieve successes and accelerate the implementation of the action plan
Ability to influence colleagues and work collaboratively. Good planning and communication skills and ability to build strong business relationships

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or college degree in a related field is a considerable asset

Responsibilities

Manage and execute all operational activities of the territory through store managers
Build and recruit a strong team capable of achieving established objectives
Execute Dollarama programs and those of its suppliers
Responsible for the recruitment, performance management and retention of store employees
Conduct daily store visits which involves travelling within your territory and occasionally outside of it to participate in projects or meetings
Manage store resources to maximize results, the appearance of the store while ensuring that products are constantly on the shelves
Achieve, understand and explain clearly defined performance indicators related to loss prevention, sales and operational objectives (Shrink, GPS, DNA)
Offer operational expertise and implement the best practices necessary for the success of the company through our existing programs
Convey the company's values in terms of respect for employees and customers, profitability and growth
Open new stores