General Manager

Retailors Sports Inc., a subsidiary of Fox Group (9,000+ employees globally) -- is a leading, fast growing retailor, specializing in the sports, athleisure segment and is a global partner of choice to operate Nike retail locations in Europe, Canada and Israel.

As the General Manager of Canada, you are responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the overall operation of Canada in order to achieve the Company’s mission, goals, objectives and Corporate Strategic Plan.

Here’s some of what you’ll do:
• Establish metrics of success for the future growth of the firm, aligned with client, team, business and community focus.
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Train, coach, develop, motivate and inspire all senior leadership to ensure high level of engagement -- which includes providing a safe, healthy inclusive work environment
• Facilitate strategic discussions with clients and prospects that identify key challenges, opportunities, and areas for exploration in the planning and developing of communications plans
• Understand marketing, business goals and strategies of clients and their key competitors
• Reinforce and actively participate in a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Accountable for the financial health of the company region-wide, working with Global leadership teams to set financial targets, evaluate investments and run the business operations both effectively and efficiently
• Communicate, engage, and interact with the Global Executive Leadership Team to advance annual goals and objectives of the firm
• Recruit and train other executive managers as required

Here’s what we’re looking for:
• College diploma or above or equivalent experience
• Senior leadership and managerial skills with P&L and operational management experience in a multinational agency/consulting environment
• Minimum 5 years of Executive Retail leadership experience
• Minimal 2 years of executive president/VP experience in retail
• Proven track record of developing, growing, and sustaining large scale client relationships;
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, and advocate and lead teams through change
Key Competencies:
• Relationship Building
• Influence
• Leveling (Constructive & Courageous Conversations)
• Disciplined Execution
• Organizing & Planning
• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Functional Expertise
• Initiative
• Results Orientation
Job offer details:
• Salary: $84.13/hour
• Permanent, Full Time / 40 hours per week
• Benefits: Family Extended Health Plan Coverage, Employee Life Insurance, Employee AD&D, Long-term Disability Insurance, Monthly Health Spending Account

Business address/Location of employment:
1 Yorkdale Rd, North York, ON M6A 2T9
Please apply with your resume and cover letter by Email: Wynne@fox.co.il