Regional Director

Description

Role Description

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Stores, the Regional Director is responsible for the performance and operations of stores within their Region. The Regional Director is accountable for maximizing business growth and performance of the region by providing leadership to the store management teams to achieve annual performance and financial goals, implement and adopt strategic initiatives, and promote a culture of safety. This role collaborates in a team with the other Regional Directors at Kal Tire and is integral to the full scope of store operations and instrumental in strengthening the business model for future growth and agility.

Core Responsibilities

• Works with the SVP, Stores to establish overall growth and translates corporate strategies into regional operational plans.
• Leads and executes regional store operations in alignment with business plans to achieve or exceed revenue targets, profit, cash flow and business goals.
• Develops plans that drive operational efficiencies and process improvements.
• Builds, maintains, and oversees execution of various programs including retail, commercial, e-commerce, mobile commercial service, light duty fleet, outside and inside sales. This includes operational plans for the team, measuring and delivering results.
• Executes and oversees company directed promotions and marketing initiatives; collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop tactics to optimize implementation of promotional programs.
• Participates in design of new stores or re-design of existing stores.
• Regularly examines operational measures and KPIs to look for opportunities to improve safety, quality, customer satisfaction, team development and cost management.
• Provides strategic direction, vision and leadership to direct reports including coaching, mentoring, and developing.
• Develops and prepares leadership talent to position for expansion and ensure succession planning.
• Navigates between strategy and operational execution by visiting stores regularly to support business plans including marketing and sales, audits adherence to operational standards and identifies opportunities to improve performance.
• Ensures the region is adaptable and responsive to customer needs, problems, opportunities and a changing marketplace.
• Embraces and champions a culture of change; encourages two-way communication and proactively communicates the “why” and benefits of the change to drive adoption.
• Fosters a respectful, inclusive regional culture that prioritizes safety, inspires collaboration, and demonstrates appreciation for support provided by the Vernon office, supply chain and retreading.
• Actively sponsors charity and fundraising activities to support local community involvement within the region.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  
  

Work Experience

• A minimum of 15 years business/operations experience which includes a minimum of 7 years of managing multiple, geographically dispersed locations with profit and loss statements.
• Experience in managing, mentoring, coaching and developing employees and promoting business growth within the organization.
• Experience in developing a strategic plan for operational functions and an ability to clearly articulate the vision.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while balancing the need to move between strategic and tactical responsibilities.
• Able to work with a variety of stakeholders at multiple levels, internally and externally.
• Abe to present ideas clearly, facilitate discussions and reach agreement and consensus on difficult issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills reflecting the ability to ensure accountability, inspire teamwork, confidence, and cooperation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience using data in a measurable way to achieve a specific strategic result that is relevant to the overall strategy.
• Track record of successful cross-functional leadership
• Experience as a change sponsor building high-performing teams in complex and rapidly changing environments.
• Proven track record of driving best practices, improving productivity and profitability throughout operations.
  
  

Why Kal Tire

• Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• We pride ourselves on a supportive and safe work environment.
• The target salary range for this position is $154,641 to $181,930 per year based on experience and an annual variable bonus structure.
• Participate in an RRSP program with matching Profit Sharing (DPSP)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A competitive team member discount program that offers discounted rates on tires, services and more.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel within Canada and Internationally, as required (50% to 75% of the time).
  
  

Our Inclusive Culture

At Kal Tire, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Hiring Process

Upon shortlist, you will be contacted by a member of our recruiting team and invited to a telephone interview, successful candidates will then have the opportunity to meet and interview with members of our leadership team over MS Teams and/or in person.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employers to be considered for this position at this time.

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.