General Manager (General Merchandise)

JRoss Retail Recruiters
Winnipeg, MB
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Full-time
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A leading company is seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead operations at one of their flagship locations. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to drive performance, lead a large, diverse team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, metrics-focused leader with strong operational experience in general merchandise. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering consistency while managing a busy, high-performing store.

Description

  • Lead overall store operations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and store-level execution
  • Recruit, train, and develop department managers and frontline team members to achieve operational excellence
  • Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance and labor productivity, adjusting as needed to hit targets
  • Oversee merchandise flow, planograms, in-stock levels, and seasonal transitions
  • Ensure adherence to loss prevention, safety, and compliance protocols
  • Execute promotional campaigns, pricing strategies, and brand standards consistently across all departments
  • Analyze financial reports, identify trends, and implement corrective action plans to drive profitability
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance across the entire store team
  • Represent the brand within the local community and build strong customer relationships

Requirements

  • 5+ years in a senior retail management role, preferably in a big-box or general merchandise format
  • Proven leadership experience managing large teams (50+ staff), with strong coaching and performance management skills
  • Financial and operational acumen, with a track record of achieving revenue, margin, and efficiency goals
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Strong communication and decision-making skills
  • Based in Winnipeg, MB.

Corporate Culture

  • Monday to Friday schedule (9am-5pm) for consistent, focused management
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
  • Full benefits, training, and support from a collaborative senior leadership team

Contact Pamela Loupelle at x1 or submit your resume in confidence below.

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