General Manager C/D - Langley Store

Mountain Equipment Company•Langley, BC

6d•CA$75,500 - CA$94,900•Onsite

About The Position

As the General Manager (GM), you are accountable for the overall performance, culture, and operational excellence of the store. You lead through others—setting clear expectations, building leadership capability, and holding the Senior Staff Team (SST) accountable for consistent execution across all areas of the business. You are responsible for delivering exceptional member experiences, strong financial results, and a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace aligned to MEC’s purpose, values, and strategy. While Department Managers and the AGM own day-to-day execution within their functions, you remain accountable for outcomes across the entire store.

Requirements

5+ years of senior retail leadership experience (e.g., General Manager or equivalent) in a complex, customer-facing environment
Proven ability to lead leaders, build strong leadership teams, and drive engagement and performance
Strong business and financial acumen, with experience interpreting P&L results and operational KPIs
Demonstrated accountability for operational excellence, compliance, health & safety, and loss prevention
Strong coaching, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Comfort operating in fast-paced, multi-department environments with competing priorities
Passion for the outdoor lifestyle and alignment with MEC’s purpose and values
Flexibility to work a retail leadership schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Own overall store performance, including sales, margin, profitability, labour, and inventory outcomes
Analyze P&L results and operational KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Set clear performance expectations and hold leaders accountable for key metrics such as Sales vs. Budget, Conversion, ATV, UPT, Margin, and Labour Efficiency
Make informed decisions that balance member experience, employee engagement, and financial sustainability
Build and sustain an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing store culture aligned to MEC values
Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Staff Team, building leadership capability and succession readiness
Ensure fair, consistent execution of performance management, attendance management, and people practices
Partner with the People Business Manager and Regional Manager to ensure compliance with employment standards and policies
Own the end-to-end member experience for the store
Champion MEC’s service standards, ensuring they are consistently trained, communicated, and delivered across all departments
Maintain a visible presence on the floor, reinforcing member-first behaviours and service expectations
Use observations and performance insights to identify gaps and drive targeted coaching through leaders
Ensure consistent execution of operational, inventory, merchandising, visual, Tech Shop, and back-of-house standards
Hold the AGM and Department Managers accountable for operational performance, safety, and compliance
Oversee loss prevention, health & safety, and facilities outcomes, ensuring risks are identified and addressed
Partner with Support Office teams to ensure systems, product flow, and store operations are effectively supported
Own recruitment, onboarding, and development outcomes for the Senior Staff Team
Set expectations and hold leaders accountable for frontline hiring, onboarding, and training quality
Ensure workforce planning, scheduling, and coverage practices are fair, compliant, and aligned to business needs
Invest in learning and development to build capability, engagement, and long-term performance
Own the store’s community engagement strategy and outcomes
Ensure local outreach, partnerships, and member-facing events strengthen community connection and brand trust
Represent MEC’s values, brand, and purpose within the local community