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District Manager, Retail

Job in Kelowna, BC, Canada
Listing for: Kawartha Dairy Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail & Store Manager
  • Management
    Retail & Store Manager, Operations Manager, General Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
If you’re passionate about driving excellence in day-to-day operations of the retail stores and having fun doing it, apply to our Retail District Manager - BC opportunity so we can meet you!

This position will be based out of our Retail Store and Warehouse in Kelowna, while supporting our current retail stores in Britannia Beach, Victoria and Kelowna and future locations within BC.

What You’ll Love About Us

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

100% Company paid health, vision & dental benefits

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP/DPSP matching

Uniforms provided

Opportunities for training & advancement

100% Canadian-family owned company with a culture of super-friendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service

Perks, Perks, Perks! Discount on products sold in our retail stores, and an active social committee. And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy – you get FREE ICE CREAM!!!

What You’ll Do
As we continue to grow our business in British Columbia, this role will be a hybrid of in-store leadership with hands on responsibilities including serving customers, supporting the warehouse operations with daily order selection as needed and the District Manager responsibilities listed below.

Operations Excellence

Train and hold stores accountable to operation excellence

Works directly with SM and ASM to identify recommendations for process improvements

Visiting stores in your territory to conduct store audits, ensure adherence to action plans, and maintain positive work environments and culture of innovation, passion, and excellence in district.

Cascading information to our stores, on issues including but not limited to: new policies, promotions, strategies, etc.

Ensuring all locations deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high customer satisfaction levels.

Addressing and resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely and effective manner.

Reporting

Reporting on instore compliance to standards and operational excellence

Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement action plans to achieve targets.

Forecasting

Provide feedback from stores directly

Store Improvements (QA/Facility/H&S)

Identify store needs and submits facilities requests

Hold stores accountable to maintaining brand standards in store

Audits with cross-functional partners

New Store Openings

Recruitment and training of new store staff

Operations set up

Training, leading, mentoring, and supporting Store Managers to ensure effective management of the store operations and development of their teams.

Assist in the development of tactical execution plans to support projects and new store growth; support with the management of project deadlines and communicate regular status updates to the Retail Director.

People & Culture

Working alongside the Retail Director on Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Supervisor succession planning

Conducting Store Manager performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge

Work closely with People & Culture on the recruitment process for store staff

Address employee issues in a timely manner, aligned with KD values

Health & Safety

Address employee health & safety concerns in a timely manner, aligned with KD values

Training and Development

Input and feedback into training materials and development needed

Hold stores accountable to in-store training execution and safety standards

Finance

Hold stores accountable for financial results and tasks and control standards

Analyze store and district-level P/L statements to assess areas of improvement and further opportunity, related to increase sales and profitability and optimizing cost controls.

Procurement

Hold stores accountable to processes and procedures

Special project(s)

What You Need to Get the Job Done

Proven experience as a District Manager or similar senior management role, preferably in the retail or food service industry.

Post-secondary education in business administration, marketing or a related field.

Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

Excellent financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

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