Bengough Co-op invites applications for the position of Retail Manager for our co-operative located in Bengough, Saskatchewan. We currently offer services related to bulk petroleum and delivery, service station, grocery with bakery, hardware and agriculture products.

Who We Are:

At the Bengough co-operative, we believe in working together to serve our community, and surrounding communities. Bengough is a small town just outside of the Big Muddy Badlands, with a diversity in farming and ranching. We have a K-12 school with day care. Our town has great recreational facilities including camping, swimming, skating, curling and a fairly new rodeo arena.

We have a community center for all kinds of functions, the new rebuilt drug store, a couple cafes and hair salons. Our Credit Union is independently owned, and other departments such as the RCMP, fire department, and nurse practitioner.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will concentrate on the development of the corporate direction, goals and operational plans for the Co-op with direction and approval provided by the Board. In this role, you will:

• Interpret our vision and manage the Co-operative’s strategy by directing all aspects of the business.

• Be responsible for administration, co-ordination and control of all aspects of the retail.

• Ensure daily success of the retail with a hands on approach.

• Provide excellence in planning and resource allocation

• Develop and adhere to budgets for all departments

• Act as a liaison between the community and retail

• Have superior leadership and overall direction to team members

Why It Matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help build, fuel, feed and grow our communities together.

Requirements:

The applicant should have the following:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with 1-2 years focusing on leadership projects or people within the retail industry or a combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience in management of budgets, timelines, people and processes.

• Strong business sense and are organizational savvy, and have the ability to plan and align resources.

• Demonstrated that you are honest and trustworthy, result-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.

• Have a belief in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most.

Our team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Please email resumes to bengoughcoopboard@gmail.com by August 19th, 2024.