POSITION SUMMARY: The General Manager in Training (GMIT) must have knowledge and experience in a high-volume Retail environment; a passion for the Great Outdoors; and should be willing to grow, promote and relocate. The GMIT will train with and learn day-to-day management of store to include merchandising and store operations, ensuring proper merchandise assortment, merchandise presentation, inventory control, customer service, financial efficiency, outfitter productivity, recruiting and human resources function, motivation and morale.

Responsibilities:

• Coaching, training, motivating and inspiring the team to take care of the customer and give Legendary Customer Service at all times.
• Guide and administer the affairs of the Retail store in keeping with sound business practices and the objectives of the organization to ensure profitable operations and positive cash flows.
• Responsible for the annual operating budget of the store.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities including Canadian Firearms Centre.
• Coach and train the senior management team to help them grow and succeed and to contribute to succession planning.
• Facilitate ongoing change for continuous improvement in the store and company-wide including communication, gaining support from the store leadership team, and driving the execution of new programs.
• Partner with Human Resources to encourage employee engagement and employee development. Manage employee performance and disciplinary actions in accordance with corporate policies and processes.
• Efficiently manage and control fixed assets of the retail location to ensure they maintained in top quality condition and are protected from loss and obsolescence by developing, implementing and administering policies and procedures that control the use of assets and provide for regular and periodic maintenance;
• Maintain good and regular communication with the retail management team, retail staff, and corporate partners.
• Provide regular written and oral reports on the monthly operations of the store, interpreting financial statements, reporting on correspondence and activities and advising on policies and future planning.

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of management experience with strong emphasis on big box retail management;
• Knowledge of and experience in a computerized environment, including the operation and administration of a Point of Sale (POS) and inventory management computer systems;
• Strong financial management skills including the ability to review and analyze financial statements;
• Excellent leadership and management skills including the ability to recruit, hire, train, motivate, evaluate, discipline, and develop staff;
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Proficient in office software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, e-mail, etc.) MS Office preferred;
• Knowledge and/or experience in outdoor activities and associated products is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a CFC PAL license is required.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, continuous improvement environment.

Interested candidates should submit their resume online at www.cabelas.ca/careers, or www.basspro.ca/careers

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Fun work environment

• Competitive wages

• Excellent benefits

• Unlimited career advancement opportunities

• Bass Pro Cares Fund

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