District Manager - JAK's Beer Wine Spirits

The JAK’s Purpose - Sharing our Passion for People and Spirits

Who we are: 

JAK’s Beer Wine Spirits is a fourth-generation, family-owned private liquor retailer. With 9 locations, JAK's is a market leader in BC's retail beer, wine, and spirits industry. 

About the Role

We’re looking for a people-first leader who brings an entrepreneurial mindset to everything they do. In this role, you’ll drive business results, develop store teams, and create exceptional guest experiences.

Reporting to the President, the District Manager provides leadership across sales, operations, and people management. You are responsible for driving performance and operational excellence while partnering closely with Store Managers, Head Office, and HR to execute strategic initiatives and foster a values-based culture.

By modelling JAK’s values of Caring, Hospitality, Integrity, and Learning, you will work with the Director of People and Culture to build a high-performing environment that drives strong eNPS and business goals. You will integrate these values into company-wide strategies, ensuring success across five key areas: People, Brand, Customer, Operations, and Metrics.

Through regular store visits and active coaching, you will ensure high performance and maintain efficient, two-way communication between store teams and Head Office.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Bring the JAK’s vision to life and foster a culture where people feel supported and motivated. 


• Grow and develop future leaders through hands-on coaching, mentorship, and clear development plans


• Partner with HR to hire great people, support performance, and build strong, promotable teams


• Create an inclusive, positive environment that reflects JAK’s values and fosters strong team connection

Business & Sales Leadership

• Use sales, KPIs, and trends to guide decisions and drive results


• Support Store Managers with coaching, tools, and feedback to help their teams succeed


• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset. Develop creative strategies to drive sales and improve performance


• Collaborate with Procurement and HR to keep stores aligned and set up for success

Guest Experience & Brand Promises

• Partner with the Director of Procurement to deliver a unique product selection 


• Build teams that deliver warm, genuine, and consistent service


• Support and execute initiatives that elevate the in-store experience and strengthen brand loyalty

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate in a clear, thoughtful, and approachable way that builds trust


• Build strong relationships across stores, leadership, and Head Office


• Contribute to strategic conversations with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset

Operations & Accountability

• Support stores in staying organized, efficient, and responsive in day-to-day operations


• Encourage strong habits around planning, prioritization, and the use of JAK's tools


• Lead with accountability. Model follow-through, and be there for your teams


• Work closely with all departments to support shared goals and consistent execution

What You Bring

• 5+ years of retail leadership experience (multi-store is a plus)


• An entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on results


• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing people


• Confidence using sales data and KPIs to make decisions


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Organized, adaptable, and hands-on

Salary

$85000 to $95000 plus benefits, perks and performance incentives. 

We are committed to building teams with unique and diverse perspectives to promote inclusivity within our teams, guests and communities. If you want to work in a dynamic, fun environment, create memorable experiences, and grow both personally and professionally, then Cheers! We just popped a bottle with your name on it!

We can't wait to learn more about you!