Retail Manager – Future Leadership Opportunities
Canadian Tire – Midland, Ontario
Are You Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?
Canadian Tire Midland is always interested in connecting with strong retail leaders who are ready to grow, take on greater responsibility, and make an impact.
We are currently building our leadership pipeline and exploring potential future Retail Manager opportunities within our store.
This posting is intended to connect with experienced and emerging retail leaders who may be a strong fit for our management team as opportunities become available. If you are a motivated leader who enjoys developing people, driving results and being actively involved in the day-to-day operation of a busy retail environment, we would like to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As a Retail Manager, you are an active leader on the sales floor and a key member of the store's management team.
This is not a desk-based management position. Our Retail Managers maintain a strong floor presence, support and develop Department Managers, identify opportunities, solve problems and ensure their areas consistently deliver strong results.
You will work closely with the Dealer, General Manager, fellow managers and department teams to drive:
- Exceptional customer experiences
- Sales and profitability
- Strong retail execution and merchandising
- Inventory management and operational standards
- Employee development and accountability
- Productivity and effective scheduling
- Health, safety and loss-prevention standards
What You'll DoLead & Develop People
- Coach, mentor and support Department Managers and their teams.
- Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for results.
- Recognize strong performance and address opportunities for improvement.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training and employee development.
- Build a positive, accountable and results-focused team environment.
- Help develop future leaders within the business.
Drive the Business
- Take ownership of sales, productivity, operational execution and customer experience.
- Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve results.
- Plan, organize, delegate and follow up on priorities and projects.
- Ensure merchandising and retail standards are consistently executed.
- Use business results and retail metrics to help guide priorities and decisions.
- Continuously look for better ways to improve efficiency, execution and profitability.
Be Present for Our Customers
- Maintain a visible and active presence on the retail floor.
- Lead by example in delivering excellent customer service.
- Support the team in resolving customer concerns.
- Reinforce a culture where customers remain a priority even during busy operational periods.
- Help build lasting customer relationships and strengthen our reputation within the community.
Who We're Looking For
We are interested in speaking with candidates who have demonstrated leadership ability in retail, big-box retail, grocery, automotive, home improvement, warehouse, hospitality or another fast-paced customer-focused environment.
Canadian Tire experience is an asset, but it is not required.
The right candidate will bring:
- Proven leadership or management experience.
- Experience leading, coaching and holding teams accountable.
- Strong customer-service instincts.
- A results-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Confidence making decisions and solving problems.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- An understanding of sales, inventory, productivity and profitability.
- The ability to delegate effectively and follow through on expectations.
- A willingness to be hands-on and actively involved in store operations.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who demonstrates honesty, integrity, respect, accountability and a genuine desire to develop people and grow a business.
Career Growth
For the right individual, a Retail Manager position can provide significant opportunity for continued leadership development.
Potential career paths may include:
- Senior store leadership
- General Manager
- Associate Dealer
- Other management opportunities within the Canadian Tire network
Canadian Tire is part of a large family of businesses and brands, creating additional opportunities for long-term career development.
Physical Requirements
This is an active retail leadership position. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of working in a retail environment, including:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Regular movement throughout the store.
- Lifting and carrying merchandise as required.
- Reaching, bending, twisting, pushing and pulling.
- Assisting with merchandise and operational execution when required.
Interested in a Conversation?
You may not be actively searching for a new position today — and that's okay.
If you are an experienced retail leader, an Assistant Manager ready for the next step, or a high-performing manager looking for greater responsibility and future growth, we encourage you to apply.
We are interested in meeting strong people before the right opportunity presents itself.
Submit your resume and tell us a little about your leadership experience and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
Canadian Tire Midland
Build teams. Drive results. Grow your career.
This posting is intended to identify candidates for potential current or future management opportunities. Submission of an application does not guarantee that an immediate vacancy is available.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $49,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
