Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Centre Store
Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Centre Store on a permanent basis on our Centre Store Food team.
This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK. This position requires frequent travel of 70% to local Co-op Food Store locations.
Are you interested in being a trusted Advisor for local Co-ops by providing guidance, leadership, knowledge of financial planning, sales improvements, and marketing? If this sounds like you, apply today!
What you’ll do:
- Achieve budgeted sales targets by collaborating with Local Co-op Senior Managers to identify opportunities, develop action plans, and coach managers on execution.
- Improve EBITDA by creating and implementing operational strategies with Team Leaders and ensuring effective follow-up.
- Oversee renovations, expansions, and new store setups, including merchandising, product selection, and marketing in coordination with Local Co-ops and Operations.
- Review and support merchandising, store layout, and customer experience standards to boost sales and maintain brand consistency.
- Partner with HR to identify and mentor future leaders, coordinate training programs, and assist in long-term succession planning.
Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with other Operations Advisors, Operations Managers, Home Office, Customer Service Teams, local Co-op Grocery Managers, Store Managers, Division Managers and will report into the Operations Manager, Food. This team strives to cultivate a culture of positivity, collaboration, motivation, and trust.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:
- Have 6-9 years of progressively responsible experience in retail management.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Long-term car rental that is fully covered by us to accommodate the expected travel.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. 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 what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by September 29, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete drug and alcohol test, drivers abstract, and a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.
Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Centre Store
Top Benefits
About the role
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Retail Operations Advisor, Centre Store on a permanent basis on our Centre Store Food team.
This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK. This position requires frequent travel of 70% to local Co-op Food Store locations.
Are you interested in being a trusted Advisor for local Co-ops by providing guidance, leadership, knowledge of financial planning, sales improvements, and marketing? If this sounds like you, apply today!
What you’ll do:
- Achieve budgeted sales targets by collaborating with Local Co-op Senior Managers to identify opportunities, develop action plans, and coach managers on execution.
- Improve EBITDA by creating and implementing operational strategies with Team Leaders and ensuring effective follow-up.
- Oversee renovations, expansions, and new store setups, including merchandising, product selection, and marketing in coordination with Local Co-ops and Operations.
- Review and support merchandising, store layout, and customer experience standards to boost sales and maintain brand consistency.
- Partner with HR to identify and mentor future leaders, coordinate training programs, and assist in long-term succession planning.
Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with other Operations Advisors, Operations Managers, Home Office, Customer Service Teams, local Co-op Grocery Managers, Store Managers, Division Managers and will report into the Operations Manager, Food. This team strives to cultivate a culture of positivity, collaboration, motivation, and trust.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Sales & Marketing and:
- Have 6-9 years of progressively responsible experience in retail management.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Long-term car rental that is fully covered by us to accommodate the expected travel.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. 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 what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by September 29, 2025.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
As this position is considered a position of trust and safety sensitive, you may be required to complete drug and alcohol test, drivers abstract, and a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. We aim to create an experience for our team members where employees feel at home here and find success, community, and purpose. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop their careers within FCL and the larger Co-op system.
FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent retail co-operative associations. These retail co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres.