Job Description

Prairie Co-op is seeking a Food Division Manager to lead our Food Division, C-stores.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be instrumental in overseeing multiple retail store operations, ensuring they meet their sales, profitability, and strategic goals. This is a key Senior Leadership role that will collaborate with the senior leadership team to contribute to the overall strategic planning and decision-making for Food Division, C-stores at Prairie Co-op. The ideal candidate is a proactive and experienced leader with a strong background in food retail leadership.

Why it matters:

Our dedicated team of 300 employees provides a range of products and services to support our over 12,000 member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. With an annual revenue of $140 million, Prairie Co-op is a leading cooperative committed to serving our members and communities. To learn more visit: https://www.prairieco-op.crs/sites/prairie/

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute the Food Division's annual Business Plan, collaborating with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to drive long-term growth and sustainability.
• Oversee the division's budget, ensuring the achievement of financial targets including sales growth, margin optimization, and efficient inventory management.
• Direct the operations of retail stores, ensuring the consistent implementation of policies, merchandising standards, and best operational practices.
• Analyze market trends to develop innovative, localized marketing strategies and identify new opportunities for business expansion, such as new locations or product lines.
• Foster a Customer-Centric culture by developing and enforcing high customer service standards that align with overall Co-op strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Store Managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.

Who you are:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree is required, with a strong preference for a focus in Business or equivalent experience.
• Experience: You must have 12+ years of relevant industry experience, which includes at least 10 years in a leadership role and 5+ years specifically in the Food sector.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP).
• A generous pension with a 6% contribution.
• Robust health benefits.
• A generous time-off policy.
• Opportunities for career growth through Tuition reimbursement.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.

If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply online or by emailing Balram Rana, Human Resources Manager, at Balram.rana@prairie.crs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.