At Kent Building Supplies, leadership isn’t just a role — it’s a calling. We’re looking for passionate, driven leaders to join our team as Department Managers, Assistant Store Managers, Store Managers and District Managers across our locations. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional customer experiences, this is your chance to build a rewarding career with us.
Why Choose KENT?
When you join KENT, you’re not just starting a job — you’re coming home to a culture built on respect, growth, and community. We empower our leaders to manage their business as if it were their own, fostering innovation and collaboration every step of the way.
Our Multi-Business Environment
Kent stores operate as multiple interconnected businesses under one roof, creating a dynamic and complex leadership environment. In addition to our core home improvement retail operations, our locations support a strong Pro-focused business and deliver Install Sales solutions—each requiring distinct sales strategies, customer engagement approaches, and operational execution.
As a leader at KENT, you will play a key role in aligning these business lines by driving collaboration across departments, balancing competing priorities, and ensuring a seamless, consistent customer experience. Success in this environment requires strong business acumen, adaptability, and the ability to lead across multiple revenue streams while maintaining operational excellence.
- Lead and Inspire : Set the standard for safety, service, and merchandising while coaching and developing your team.
- Drive Retail Success Across Business Lines : Achieve sales goals by balancing performance across Retail, Pro, and Install Sales channels.
- Deliver Exceptional Customer Service : Ensure every customer interaction reflects our commitment to quality and care.
- Optimize Store Operations : Maintain compliance, control shrink, and uphold operational and safety standards.
- Enable Cross-Functional Execution : Partner with leaders across departments to align sales, inventory, and staffing priorities.
- Develop Your Team : Invest in associate growth through coaching, training, and creating opportunities for advancement.
- Proven leadership experience in retail or related industries.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead in a complex, multi-business retail environment.
- Passion for customer service and team development.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with technology tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Kronos, D365).
- Flexibility to work a retail schedule and meet operational needs.
- Ability to relocate within Atlantic Canada for future career growth opportunities is preferred but not required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP Matching, PTO.
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs.
- Employee & Family Assistance Plan.
- Career growth opportunities within KENT and the greater J.D. Irving, Limited organization.
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
