Director of Retail Operations; Stores

DAVIDsTEA is a leading branded retailer and growing wholesaler of specialty loose leaf tea, offering a selection of signature blends, single-origin teas, and tea-related gifts and accessories through our e-commerce platform and 23 Canadian retail stores. Based in Montreal, we focus on innovative flavours, wellness-driven ingredients, and organic tea. We’re making tea fashionable and fun, and we pride ourselves on offering both the best possible service to our customers and a positive work environment for our employees!

About the role

The Director of Retail Operations leads the store operations team and sets how stores plan, execute and improve. Working as a peer to the Head of Retail Sales, this role owns the retail promotional plan and calendar, store projects and openings, training, merchandising and day-to-day store support.

Responsible for overseeing the performance, driving operational efficiency and cost control, and standards of retail store network.

Sounds like you? Keep reading…

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Retail Sales on the store opening calendar, business cases, store priorities and execution of initiatives;
• Analyze sales data, KPI’s, customer feedback and operational metrics. Identify trends and implement corrective measures;
• Own the retail promotional plan and coordination, including plans, lists, promo set-up and marketing needs;
• Analyze sales and promotions reporting, ensure the retail calendar aligned to the 360-brand focus, and store-specific sales and promotions;
• Set priorities and plans for retail activations and approve activation plans before execution;
• Own the retail operations input to store design and optimization for new and renovated stores;
• Own how Store Operations partners with the Head of Retail Sales and District Managers to support stores and execute initiatives;
• Set the plan for continuous improvement of the training program and partner with the Retail Operations and Training Specialist to build new training;
• Support the shared store visit calendar and visit stores to identify opportunities to improve and support execution;
• Lead, coach and develop the operations team;
• Review project, store opening, store issue and compliance reporting, and approve new or updated operating procedures;
• Handle escalations with IT and other departments on retail needs;
• Support Marketing with retail briefing, signage priorities, copy and design feedback, and store-specific marketing needs;
• Ensuren promotions, training, merchandising, projects and field execution operate as one coordinated retail plan.

So are YOU our next Director of Retail Operations (Stores)?

Requirements

• 10+ years of retail experience, including 5+ years leading store operations, retail marketing or multi-unit teams;
• Proven track record of planning and delivering promotions and initiatives across a store network;
• Experience opening new stores and scaling a retail network;
• Strong leadership skills, with experience developing managers and specialists;
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with sales and promotions reporting;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French;
• Ability to travel to stores regularly.

Sound good? Then join us in our mission of making the world smile—one cup at a time.

DAVIDsTEA is passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and committed to building an inclusive positive work culture that fosters diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

• Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Insurance of medical and paramedical expenses
• Dental insurance
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts
• Free parking
• Recognition of years of service
• Long Term Disability Insurance