Store General Manager

Overview

This range is provided by Sporting Life. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range:

CA$95,000.00/yr - CA$105,000.00/yr Job Title:

Store General Manager Reports To:

District Manager We’re opening a brand-new Sporting Life store in 2026 at Oakridge Park, Vancouver, and we’re looking for a Store General Manager to lead the way. Are you passionate about living the Sporting Life? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where leadership and a love for the outdoors meet? This is your chance to build and lead a brand-new team, inspire Canadians to embrace an active lifestyle, and deliver exceptional business results in one of the country’s most exciting new retail destinations. The successful candidate will be trained at our Brentwood location before taking the lead at Oakridge Park. Who We Are: Sporting Life is Canada’s leading sports lifestyle retailer, offering a unique mix of sport and style. Since 1979, we’ve helped Canadians and their families enjoy the outdoors with premium apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. Whether it’s skiing, running, hiking, biking or simply exploring nature, we inspire and enable the sporting life. With every interaction, our team strives to create unforgettable experiences that connect customers with the joy of an active lifestyle. Why Join Us? At Sporting Life, we believe a career is more than just a job: Purposeful Work: Lead a team to inspire active living in your community. Personal Growth: Develop your leadership skills with industry experts across our Sporting Life Group village. Work-Life Integration: Be part of a supportive team where we celebrate both individual and collective wins. Rewards: Enjoy a competitive compensation package, unmatched benefits, and incredible employee discounts on top outdoor brands, shared with friends and family. What You’ll Do: Lead by example, delivering exceptional service to Sporting Life’s internal and external customers. Serve as a role model for customer service excellence, ensuring a best-in-class shopping experience. Create connections between customers and associates while adjusting floor coverage to meet dynamic needs. Drive Operational Excellence Achieve profitability targets, including sales, wage management, shrink reduction, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with Sporting Life standards and policies. Partner with department managers to maintain well-stocked, visually appealing spaces that reflect our brand. Lead and Develop an Exceptional Team Foster an inclusive and high-performance environment. Coach and mentor your management team through one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and succession planning. Conduct interviews and ensure the onboarding of new hires aligns with our culture and standards. Build a Culture of Learning and Growth Champion continuous learning, with a focus on leadership, technical skills, and customer engagement. Ensure your team completes mandatory training and develops in areas aligned with their career goals. What You’ll Bring: 4–5 years of senior retail management experience in a large-format, high-volume, high-traffic store. Proven success in building and leading high-performing teams. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire. Strong analytical skills, using data-driven insights to drive results. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems. A passion for sports, active living, and helping others thrive. Sporting Life is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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