Sobeys

Head of Discount Operations - West

Sobeys • $110K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree with 12+ years of relevant experience
  • Extensive knowledge of retail department operations
  • Strong understanding of Profit & Loss management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent relationship-building skills with franchise and third-party partners
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking abilities
  • Results-driven with a focus on action and outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Operationalize business strategy to enhance profitability
  • Implement best-in-class store practices for customer satisfaction
  • Lead and develop teams to achieve sustainable financial results
  • Drive innovation in retail offerings
  • Establish and manage franchise relationships
  • Oversee financial targets and strategy execution
  • Collaborate with HR on training and development programs

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Opportunities for professional development and coaching
  • Supportive organizational culture focused on innovation
  • Strong emphasis on customer experience
  • Engagement with franchise and third-party partners
Full Job Description
Overview

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven leader to drive profitable growth and operational excellence. This role will ensure the adoption of best-in-class store operating practices, support strong customer experiences, and build an organization that consistently delivers sustainable financial results.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving innovation across our retail offering, influencing capital projects, developing franchise and third-party relationships, and leading the execution of business strategy across. This role will also provide leadership, coaching, and development to operational teams while ensuring alignment with overall business and financial objectives.

Here's What You'll Be Focusing On
  • Operationalize business strategy to drive profitable growth.
  • Ensure the adoption of best-in-class store operation practices to satisfy current and future customer needs.
  • Build, develop, and lead an organization that can consistently deliver sustainable financial results and an exceptional customer experience.
  • Drive innovation in our retail offering.
  • Strategize and deliver business outcomes.
  • Establish and manage franchise business relationships.
  • Be responsible for financial targets set by the VP.
  • Measure and track strategy execution.
  • Lead workforce planning and succession planning.
  • Provide coaching, support, and development for District Operators & BD Manager(s).
  • Manage franchisee relationships, including contracts, renewals, extensions, store standards, expectations, and default letters.
  • Lead Franchisee Committee governance, including meeting cadence and store support topics.
  • Oversee the Priority Store Process, including P&L reviews to drive improvement in select stores.
  • Collaborate with HR onthe Franchisee in Training Program, including selection, training, and placement.
  • Manage third-party relationships, including contracts, renewals, extensions, store standards, expectations, and default letters.


What You Should Have
  • An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of retail department operations.
  • Strong knowledge of Profit & Loss.
  • Strong knowledge of company policies and procedures.
  • Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and knowledge of franchise and third-party relations.
  • Excellent business and financial acumen.
  • Knowledge of corporate and franchise store operations.
  • Ability to inspire, influence, coach, and develop team members.
  • Ability to liaise with and build strong relationships across all lines of business, including franchisees.
  • Confidence and ability to make key business decisions.
  • Strong strategic thinking ability, including data-driven and analytical thinking.
  • Results-driven and action-oriented.


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About Sobeys

Sobeys is a Canadian supermarket chain that operates over 1,500 stores across Canada. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Sobeys is a subsidiary of Empire Company Limited, which is also headquartered in Stellarton. The company offers a wide range of products, including groceries, pharmacy, and fuel. Sobeys is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as reducing food waste and using renewable energy. The company has a strong presence in the Canadian market and is one of the largest food retailers in the country.
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127,000 employees
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1907

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