Home Centre Manager

Overview
Prairie Co-operative is hiring a Home Centre Manager at the Home Centre located in Melville, SK.

Who we are:

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, please visit

What you'll do:

The Home Centre Manager is responsible for providing an exceptional level of customer service and maintaining a safe and efficient operation while adhering to all company policies, procedures, and standards, including meeting established productivity standards.

· To be responsible for the management, maintenance, and security of the store location and property while providing operational direction and oversight in the implementation of programs and policies.

· To oversee adherence to brand and merchandising standards, image standards, safety, and asset protection within the Hardware and Lumber Departments

· To be responsible to prepare, administer, and achieve budgeted goals as it relates to the pricing, sales, margins, expenses, and inventory of the commodity.

· To provide leadership to the team, including the recruitment, goal setting, performance management, training and development of team members.

· To be responsible for building strong customer relationships and delivering solutions and to oversee and monitor client satisfaction levels, ensure customer issues are resolved, and identify areas for improvement.

· To be responsible for leading the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies to drive growth in hardware and lumber product lines.

· To be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships, with regular engagement of external customers and contractors to drive sales growth.

· To oversee the completion and follow through of all safety and environmental policies and procedures and ensure standards are achieved while being responsible for coordination and oversight of all safety, maintenance, and asset protection policies.

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:

If you are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and have:

· Comprehensive understanding of lumber products and related processes, with experience in sales and quote estimation.

· Experience in the retail, hardware, or material industry

· 6 – 9 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of leadership experience.

· Valid Class 5 driver's License

· Knowledge of commodity sales, gross margin and inventory management

· You are honest and trustworthy and have the proven ability to motivate and lead Team members

· You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Our Team Leaders receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Leaders 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.

Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person