New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Gas Bar Division Manager at our Resource Office in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at: https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What you’ll do:

• Oversees the activities of individual Gar Bar Managers to ensure effective store operations and people management is aligned with Co-op standards and Brand Values

• Achieve budgeted financial including sales, margins, expenses, employee productivity, inventory turns and overall contribution

• Track operations weekly, and take corrective measures as required to meet objectives

• Champion progressive initiatives in the areas of sustainability, diversity and inclusion, workplace culture and customer experience

• Provide budget and financial operational leadership, training, and direction during the annual budget process

• Work with the Gas Bar Managers to improve general merchandise sales

• Assists in the development of each store’s annual profit plan and analyzes store operating report to identify trends and recommends corrective action to maintain sales mix and achieve greater margins

• Directs the implementation and execution of merchandise buying and retention of pricing plans

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure promotional merchandise is available for the duration of a promotion and minimize out of stocks

• Develop merchandising and marketing standards for the Co-op. This includes support and participation in FCL marketing programs and initiatives (ex. planograms, operational procedures, etc.)

• Support and participate in the development of operational strategies including Corporate Performance Management

• Provide appropriate training opportunities to employees to foster a Customer Centric culture

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

• Perform other duties as required to support the overall success and growth of the Gas Bar Division

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

• 8+ years of experience in a retail environment

• 5+ years of experience leading technical, professional and/or management employees

• High School Diploma; a Business Diploma or Degree is considered an asset

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License, with the ability to travel

• Ability to multitask and lead simultaneous projects

• Strong skillset in training others and experience with coaching and providing feedback to Managers

• Ability to facilitate and lead change in the organization

• Robust knowledge of daily retail operations, budgets, financial and shrink management

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach, influence, facilitate growth of the Retail Revenue

• Able to work on a very flexible schedule with the ability to work up to 50 hours weekly

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.