District Manager

The District Manager is responsible for executing SportChek / FGL Sports strategy and providing strong leadership to store operations teams within the District. The District Manager will play a key role in overseeing regional talent management, identifying and assessing talent gaps, coaching and providing feedback for improved store performance and maintaining operational standards consistently across the district. Ultimately the District Manager is accountable for the implementation and achievement of key business metrics, initiatives and ensuring the District complies with all corporate store operations standards.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate direction and performance expectations to all store teams.
• Develop and implement short term execution strategies for the district that directly aligns to identify Quarterly business objectives.
• Closely monitor and analyze the district’s key business metrics (E.g. Sales, Employee development, Customer Service, Expenses, Shrink, Compliance, and Training) and initiate appropriate action when required.
• Build and continue to foster a culture of consistent execution within the 5 success Factors foundation strategy ensuring those standards are effectively communicated.
• In partnership with Senior Operations Management:
  • Identify business opportunities and communicate accordingly (Marketing, Purchasing, Real Estate)
  • Contribute to the Operations business planning process and setting business goals.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new programs (Process documents, LP planning, Advisory committees…)
• Facilitate the introduction, integration, and on-going reinforcement of FGL’s leadership Brand to all team members.
• In conjunction with Human Resources, ensure store teams are full, reflective of our Brand positioning and always in a position to maximize seasonal business opportunities. District Managers must be focused on identifying future talent, at all levels in the store, and creating development opportunities for future store leaders.
• Create an environment where the introduction of new concepts, categories and other business initiatives can be executed with little disruption to the daily routine.

Required Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the retail industry gained through 5+ years of progressively responsible roles.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing multi store territory with a focus on people leadership.
• Strong leader and track record of developing management talent.
• Ability to communicate, delegate and execute initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence results.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Strong customer focus with emphasis on building and sustaining relationships and teams.
• Proven track record for achieving targets and delivering on strategic and measured objectives
• A passion for Sports and lead/promote a healthy active lifestyle.

Academic / Educational requirements

• Post-secondary education in business or marketing an asset.

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Our typical hiring range is between $98,000 and $120,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, store size and market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.