Valleyview Co-op is currently seeking a Full-time Gas Bar/C-Store Manager to lead the operations of our Gas Bar/C- Store in Melita, Manitoba.
This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving sales growth, maintaining high merchandising standards, and ensuring exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will provide leadership to the store team while managing financial performance, inventory, and administrative processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the Business
Manage the financial performance of the location including sales, margins, expenses, and inventory.
Analyze monthly financial results and implement strategies to improve performance.
Participate in the annual budget process and ensure department goals are achieved.
Create an Exceptional Store Experience
Ensure strong merchandising, product availability, and promotional execution.
Maintain store cleanliness, safety, and brand image standards.
Support marketing initiatives and competitive pricing strategies.
Deliver Outstanding Customer Service
Lead a customer-focused culture within the store.
Resolve escalated customer concerns quickly and professionally.
Monitor customer satisfaction and identify opportunities to improve the experience.
Build and Lead a Strong Team
Recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members.
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing support.
Promote a positive, respectful, and safe work environment.
Ensure Operational Excellence
Oversee receiving, invoices, claims, markdowns, and inventory administration.
Maintain compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
Ensure asset protection and loss prevention practices are followed.
What you Bring:
Grade 12 diploma required; post-secondary diploma or degree preferred
1–3 years of retail experience; 2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Propane Dispenser Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with team members and other departments
Why Join Us:
Competitive compensation with performance-based earning potential
Training and professional development support
Supportive, team-oriented Co-operative environment
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Who we are:
We’re a consumer co-operative, which means our association is owned by the people who purchase our products and use our services.Whether you are purchasing a cup of coffee or a field of fertilizer, you are helping to grow the economy right here at home.Each day we hope that together we can help build sustainable communities for our members, families, and friends.
At Valleyview Co-op, we strive to live our values of integrity, community, and excellence.We use those values to guide our actions and to help us make decisions.That is what makes us a different kind of business.
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are 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.
Apply by submitting your application through the careers section on Valleyview Co-op’s website at www.valleyviewco-op.crs
