Department Manager, Hardgoods - Canadian Tire, Calgary

AI Summary

As a Department Sales Manager of Hardgoods at Canadian Tire's Sport Chek banner in Calgary, you will lead and develop a dedicated sales team. This role involves active coaching, managing daily sales plans, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience within your department. Top requirements include a minimum of two years of retail supervisory experience and a passion for sports or the sporting goods industry.

About the Opportunity

This exciting opportunity at Canadian Tire's Sport Chek in Calgary seeks a dynamic Department Sales Manager for Hardgoods. In this pivotal role, you will lead your department with a passion for sports and an active lifestyle, leveraging your knowledge to connect with both customers and your team. A key aspect of your responsibilities will be the continuous coaching and development of your sales associates. You will set clear expectations, maintain open lines of communication, and provide ongoing support and constructive feedback to help your people thrive. As an ambassador for the customer experience, you will foster strong relationships with shoppers, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded. Your leadership will extend to building and managing a daily game and sales plan for the department, driving performance and achieving business objectives. This role is crucial in maintaining a positive and engaging work environment, where every team member feels supported and empowered to provide excellent service and help customers find exactly what they need.

What You Bring to the Team

To excel as a Department Manager, you will bring a proven track record of retail leadership, ideally with at least two years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced retail environment. Your business savvy will enable you to plan, execute, and drive sales effectively, always with a customer-focused mindset. A genuine passion for coaching and developing people is essential, as you will inspire and mentor your team to reach their full potential. You lead by example, embodying the company's culture and brand values, taking pride in delivering an exceptional customer experience. An interest in or involvement in sports or the sporting goods industry is a significant asset, allowing you to connect authentically with both products and customers. Your ability to communicate effectively, whether in huddles, meetings, or one-on-one coaching sessions, will be vital for team success and growth.

Why Join Canadian Tire in Calgary?

Joining Canadian Tire in Calgary means becoming part of a collaborative network dedicated to making life in Canada better. As a Department Manager, you will find a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers significant opportunities for career growth. Canadian Tire is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diversity thrives, and every individual is treated with dignity. Beyond competitive pay, with a typical hiring range between $42,500 and $56,250, the company provides comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, and product discounts. This role offers a chance to make a real impact on both your team and the customer experience, helping to shape the future of retail in the sporting goods sector. If you are passionate about people, sales, and delivering an outstanding customer experience, Canadian Tire in Calgary offers a rewarding path.