We are seeking an innovative, hardworking, and collaborative leader to join our Theodore & Pringle Optical Team as the Director of Operations!
Job Responsibility:
Lead and Inspire: Guide and motivate a team of Senior Managers and Optical professionals to exceed goals and deliver a consistent, world-class customer experience across all sites.
Develop and Drive Sales Culture: Foster a customer-focused sales environment across stores through regular visits, coaching, training, and role modeling.
Colleague Training/Development/Retention: Responsible for overseeing all training and development initiatives for new hires, ensuring effective onboarding and continuous improvement.
P&L Accountability: Oversee financial performance, including sales, margin, shrink, and labor for all districts, with regular reporting and scorecarding against key metrics.
Execute Strategic Programs: Collaborate with Category teams to drive execution of standards and key initiatives across the business.
HR Collaboration: Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and payroll.
Customer Service Excellence: Set high standards for customer service and proactively address any customer concerns.
Store Development: Work with Real Estate and Store Operations teams on renovations and new store development.
Compliance and Regulations: Ensure adherence to all Provincial and Federal regulations, including networking, compliance and competition laws.
Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with District Managers, Store Managers, and ASMs to ensure seamless operations.
Professional Services Collaboration: Work closely with the Professional Services team to develop and execute strategies for our Optometrist program.
Champion Inclusivity: Promote an inclusive work environment, emphasizing awareness, ongoing dialogue, and education.
Market Intelligence: Monitor the competitive landscape to maintain in-depth knowledge of new market entrants and collaborate with Operations and Merchandising Teams on strategic responses.
Experience: 7+ years of retail management experience, with a strong track record of successfully operating and scaling a business.
Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of managing P&Ls at a site-specific level.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and complexity, providing clear direction in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
Sales Expertise: Demonstrated success in coaching and influencing teams to achieve sales targets and foster a sales-driven culture.
Customer Focus: A passion for maintaining customer satisfaction at the core of all communications, striving to create positive experiences and build long-term relationships.