Bilingual Franchisee in Training (Central Quebec)
$74,500–$111,800 year
On-siteVictoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Job Summary
Complete all training modules and assigned projects during the Franchisee in Training Program while engaging in formal mentorship to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Participate in in-store experiences by shadowing current Franchisees across various regions in Canada and working closely with staff and customers to gain hands-on experience in store management, staff management, administration, reporting, and community engagement. Successfully finish training within the Central Quebec region, with specific store assignments discussed during initial interviews. Must be fully bilingual in French and English, as required for diverse store environments. Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with occasional overnight travel to the Home Office in Ottawa and other stores.
Required Qualifications
- University or College certification in Business Administration, Retail Management, Operations Manager, a related field or equivalent years of retail experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
- Ability to coach and lead teams, with the flexibility to adapt leadership styles to meet the diverse needs of team members
- Strong basic computer skills with a willingness and ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and adapt to GT procedures
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas clearly, actively listen, and foster productive dialogue in both written and verbal forms
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage tasks, schedules, and projects
- Dedicated to community engagement, demonstrated by active participation in non-profit initiatives, recreational sports teams, and/or local organizations
- Fully bilingual (due to many stores in this region being only French or only English speaking)
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
- Must be willing to travel within the assigned region
- Occasional overnight travel to our Home Office in Ottawa as well as other stores will be required
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience utilizing sales reports and customer feedback to interpret business trends and strategically enhance sales performance
- Visual merchandising experience
- Prior experience with Workday or similar people management/scheduling platform
- French is required in the French speaking provinces/regions
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