Job Information
Canadian Tire VP, Connected Retail in Toronto, Ontario
Key Areas of Responsibility
Lead a team that will focus on integrating, driving and delivering key cross-functional strategic initiatives
Drive the Connected Retail process with the Executive Team and their senior leadership teams by evolving the operating cadence and ensuring their respective teams are delivering on CTR’s strategic initiatives and results
Build, design and establish approach and management of project delivery including tracking, developing, executing, reporting and communicating across multiple teams
Partner with the Customer and Loyalty team to drive embedding customer data throughout the Connected Retail process and key strategic initiatives that ladder to broader customer goals across CTR
Drive the automotive technology roadmap – identifying potential roadblocks, surfacing new issues and working with stakeholders to sequence work based on customer priorities
Endorse, lead by example and build a high-performing team that embodies on working horizontally to break down silos, champion transparency, and foster a cross collaborative environment; Act as a partner to those in the organization needing to mobilize initiatives and work differently
Own and drive the Connected Retail Roadmap and associated management, including the linking to Enterprise Plan and overall CTR Strategic plan
Partner with key stakeholders across Merch, Digital, Customer, Brand, Finance, Store Support, and Dealer Relations teams to plan, manage and execute cross-functional initiatives
Drive internal and Dealer alignment and approval on the Dealer Strategic Roadmap and key initiatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency and results delivery
Own and drive the Connected Retail Technology roadmap, working with Dealers and internal teams to ensure an end-to-end view on driving our omni-channel experience
Build and/or develop a high-performing team that can lead and drive outcomes
Who you are
We are looking for individuals who are:
Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change and ambiguity to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment
Action oriented and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our customers and business
Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire business
Collaborative team player with superior influencing skills, who builds relationships easily across various stakeholder groups to move initiatives forward
Inclusive leader who builds and develops teams that effectively anticipate and respond to disruption, while consistently delivering strong performance
If you’re curious, ready to take on new challenges and open to doing things differently to help us evolve rapidly, then this is definitely the place to be.
What you bring
University/post-graduate degree in commerce, business, or related discipline
12+ years of related work experience in business management, strategic planning, consulting, portfolio management, or related field
Success building, leading, and inspiring a high-performing team around a compelling vision
Proven ability to establish vision and set direction for a team even when faced with ambiguity or opposing forces
Proven ability to build productive business relationships with both internal and external partners
Superb consultative and influencing skills and proven ability to adjust communication style and approach based on audience; comfortable liaising with all levels of the business
Strong business and financial acumen
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.
We are one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast-to-coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast-to-coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer can.
We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here, so apply today.