Reporting to the National Sales Director, the Regional Director leads the performance of GARAGE and DYNAMITE stores across Quebec and Atlantic Canada. You will lead, coach, and mobilize a team of District Managers to deliver on GDI's annual sales and operations plan, driving sales and profitability while upholding brand and visual standards. You will also be a key partner to Head Office, sharing market and customer insights to inform Merchandise, Planning, Allocation, Marketing, and Visual Presentation decisions. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mobilize District Managers to achieve and exceed sales and KPI targets across the territory;
• Develop sales strategies and business plans to ensure all districts meet or exceed company goals;
• Review quarterly business plans with District Managers and conduct regular market visits;
• Ensure GDI's Sales Mission, Brand Selling guidelines, and exceptional customer service standards are upheld throughout the territory;
• Ensure compliance with all brand strategies, visual directives, and marketing guidelines;
• Analyze product mix, assortment, and inventory levels to optimize sales and sell-through while meeting customer demand;
• Monitor productivity by analyzing reports, ratios, sales, and gross margin to address opportunities and challenges;
• Plan, manage, and monitor wages, shrink, and operational expenses to maximize profitability;
• Track key performance indicators, including sales volume and gross margin;
• Oversee compliance with corporate directives, initiatives, policies, and procedures in every district;
• Monitor competitors, pricing, and market trends, and share insights and recommendations with Head Office;
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and succession planning within the territory;
• Conduct performance reviews according to company guidelines;
• Create, implement, and follow through on development plans and goals with each District Manager to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field;
• 12+ years of experience in the retail industry, including 6+ years successfully managing multiple districts;
• Strong business acumen, including retail sales, market trends, profit performance, and budget management;
• Strong communication and coaching skills;
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex problems;
• Able to organize, prioritize, delegate, and follow up;
• Team player able to build strong relationships with Head Office partners;
• Dynamic, driven, and goal-oriented;
• Proactive, innovative, and a change ambassador;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with employees and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.#LI-NR1