If you are a resourceful and experienced retail store management professional who demonstrates an “out of the box” approach to business that enables you to create and build a successful retail business in unique and remote communities.

Your combination of experience, natural leadership skills and a “can-do” attitude means that you strive in challenging, often unpredictable work environments. With a community retail mindset and an adventurous spirit, you are looking for an opportunity to ‘lead from the front’ and take the initiative to develop a business that extends beyond a physical store to create a retail environment built on community relationships that will make a positive impact.

Our client is committed to providing an amazing opportunity to lead and build a retail environment committed to develop close customer relationships in the community to effectively meet their needs and provide service and experience that exceeds their expectations.

Working with the Pikangikum First Nation in Northern Ontario, as General   Store Manager of a newly built 20,000 square foot general store you will:

• Implement strategic planning for the store that includes sales, inventory management, marketing, merchandising, and operations.
• Execute and monitor sales plans to ensure compliance with budgets while maximizing profitability and meeting sales targets.
• Supervised and initiate effective displays of merchandise, maintaining efficiency and sales per foot.
• Place orders as scheduled for the store utilizing an inventory control program to effectively satisfy customer requirements while implementing appropriate price, marketing, and inventory strategies.
• Ensure appropriate receiving and warehousing of store merchandise and supplies in accordance with company policy.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise an effective general store team and ensure accurate levels of staffing based on budgets and store initiatives.
• Manage and effectively resolve customer issues in accordance with company values.
• Accurately monitor inventory and manage store financial records (gross margins, sales ratios, operating costs).

What the successful candidate will bring:

• 3+ years of general management experience in a general store retail environment.
• Experience in budget planning, reading & analyzing financial reports, product presentation & merchandising, inventory & cost control; and getting sales to drive results.
• Proficiency in ensuring efficient operation of a business to achieve all financial targets and deliver on budgeted KPI’s.
• Experience in retail distribution, budget planning, merchandise displays, inventory control, cost control, and revenue generation.
• Knowledge of how to successfully implement retail commercial programs while providing sound recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to develop community relations by working with store associates and community partners respectfully, knowledgeably, and effectively.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to coach and reinforce operational expectations.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, planning and prioritization skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and situations by demonstrating proficiency in problem solving and decision making skills while communicating operational requirements/changes to department associates.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to stressful situations and different cultures and surroundings.
• Knowledge of northern indigenous culture and work environment would be an asset.

In return, what you can expect:

• Opportunity to open and manage a brand new store and have a positive impact on the community.
• A salary of $120,000 including a bonus and benefits package.
• Fully furnished home, truck and relocation provided.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.