Manager, Liquor Operations

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Manager, Liquor Operations on a permanent basis on our Liquor team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and based in Saskatoon, SK.

Are you interested in providing leadership, coaching, and direction in the long-term development and refinement of strategies to increase sales and maximize liquor profitability while enhancing customer satisfaction? If this sounds like you, apply today!

What you’ll do:

• Provides operations support for Liquor programs including central flyer, allocations and exclusives, private LTOs, competitor price verification and contests and ensures all liquor jurisdictional regulations are adhered to.
• Support liquor stores by providing input and operational expertise for pricing and analytic requirements including price strategy development, competitor analysis and micro strategies data.
• Develop strategies and processes to improve liquor profitability and operational costs by providing input and collaboration with local Co-ops and FCL Liquor Category team to develop new and innovative consumer programs and products that improve consumer relevance.
• May need to support any project/initiatives in Liquor operations, from input to project development, technical, operational or execution support.
• Approximately 30% annual travel is required.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work closely with the Zone teams, local Co-ops, local Co-op Operations Managers/Directors, GM’s/CEOs, Home Office Liquor Department, Supplier stakeholders, will have 1 direct report, and will report into the Director Liquor. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, expertise, and results.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and:

• Have 8 + years of relevant progressively responsible experience in marketing and operational experience in the Liquor industry, including 3 + years management experience.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in business or marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Are familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by October 11, 2024.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal and background check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.