Home Centre Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Home Centre team to provide exceptional customer service.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including scheduling, staffing, merchandising, inventory, and customer service.
• Drive sales and profitability while achieving department goals and targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, members, vendors, and community partners.
• Ensure products are properly displayed, priced, stocked, and merchandised.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with suppliers to maintain appropriate product selection.
• Review sales results and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, safety standards, and loss-prevention practices are followed.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Create a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Participate in promotional planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Home Centre environment.
• Work collaboratively with other Central Plains Co-op locations and departments.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous retail, hardware, building materials, or Home Centre experience is an asset.
• Previous leadership or management experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong business, sales, and merchandising awareness.
• Comfortable working with inventory, sales, and financial information.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends as required.
• A commitment to safety and providing an exceptional customer experience.

Why Join Central Plains Co-op?

At Central Plains Co-op, we exist to provide the highest level of customer service delivered through the Co-operative model, to our members, employees and communities.

We are proud to be locally invested and community minded, and we believe in creating meaningful careers for our employees.

As part of our team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employer pension contributions
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Employee and family benefits
• A supportive and team-focused work environment
• The opportunity to make a difference in the communities we serve