Posted: June 25, 2026
Department Manager, Soft Goods - Sport Chek, Guelph is listed at Canadian Tire in Guelph, ON. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Canadian Tire.
This role is for a Department Manager, Soft Goods at Sport Chek in Guelph, ON. You will lead and coach a department team, driving sales and ensuring an excellent customer experience. Key responsibilities include managing daily sales plans and developing staff. Candidates need at least two years of retail supervisory experience and a passion for sporting goods.
As a Department Manager for Soft Goods at Sport Chek in Guelph, you will lead a dynamic team with a passion for sports and an active lifestyle. Your love for apparel and merchandising standards will be evident as you guide your department. A key part of this role involves providing consistent coaching and development to your team, fostering an engaged and positive environment for both employees and customers. You will act as a leader for the customer experience, building strong relationships and mentoring your team to ensure every customer receives exceptional service. This manager position requires you to build and manage daily sales plans for your department, creating development plans for full-time staff and offering ongoing support and coaching to help improve performance gaps. Effective communication through huddles and meetings is essential to help maintain a cohesive and high-performing team. Your dedication will ensure a positive work environment where people can thrive and contribute to the success of sporting goods sales.
To excel as a Department Manager, you will bring strong business acumen, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to plan, execute, and drive sales within your department. You are a natural leader who inspires and develops your team through effective coaching, setting expectations, and providing constructive feedback. Your passion for people and the sporting goods industry will be evident as you champion the Sport Chek brand and foster an exceptional customer experience. Candidates should possess a minimum of two years of retail experience, preferably at a supervisory level, demonstrating a proven track record of business growth and outstanding customer service skills. An interest in or involvement with sports or the sporting goods industry is a valuable asset that will help you connect with both your team and our customers. Sport Chek offers competitive pay, typically ranging between $42,500 and $56,250, along with comprehensive benefits, retirement programs, performance incentives, and career growth opportunities within the Canadian Tire family of companies. Join our team and help us make life in Canada better through sport and activity.
