Posted 3 days ago
District Manager
@ Staples Canada
Overview
Staples Canada is hiring a District Manager to lead store operations across its highest-volume district, directing General Managers to meet sales, profit, inventory and loss prevention targets. The role requires at least four in-store days per week and extensive travel, including overnight visits to Northern locations. Full-time; benefits include associate discount, health and dental, RRSP/DPSP, performance bonuses and learning programs.
Responsibilities:
- Direct General Managers to achieve sales and profit targets
- Oversee inventory, shrink, labour and store standards across district
- Lead new store openings and loss prevention at field level
- Monitor markets and competitors and report to leadership
- Coach and develop General Managers
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years in high-volume discount or hard goods management
- Experience with leading-edge POS systems
- Post-secondary education preferred
- Ability to inspire, motivate and lead teams through change
- Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight Northern visits
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Store, Office, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount |
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Staples Canada
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Full company description
At Staples Canada, we’re redefining what EASY means for today’s world. From tech to tools to expert support, we help Canadians crush their to-do lists and get back to what really matters. Whether you're working, learning, or doing a bit of both, we make it all feel effortless. We’re your dedicated partner in productivity – offering curated solutions, expert advice, and services that simplify the everyday, Staples is where smart meets streamlined. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Staples Canada has proudly served Canadians for over 30 years. With 11,000+ associates and nearly 300 stores, corporate offices, and distribution centres, we’re deeply rooted in communities from coast to coast. Explore more at www.staples.ca or follow us @StaplesCanada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 77,889
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,333
- Reported office locations
- 6 Staples Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 4W3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Staples Canada
- Staples
- Specialties
- Ink & Toner
- Paper
- Office Supplies
- School Supplies
- Cleaning & Facilities
- Technology & Electronics
- Mailing
- Shipping & Packing
- Small Business
- Arts & Crafts
- Tech Services
- and Tech Services
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At Staples Canada, we’re redefining what EASY means for today’s world. From tech to tools to expert support, we help Canadians crush their to-do lists and get back to what really matters. Whether you're working, learning, or doing a bit of both, we make it all feel effortless. We’re your dedicated partner in productivity – offering curated solutions, expert advice, and services that simplify the everyday, Staples…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Ink & TonerPaperOffice SuppliesSchool SuppliesCleaning & FacilitiesTechnology & ElectronicsMailingShipping & PackingSmall BusinessArts & Crafts |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 683 |
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Some of what you will do:
As the District Manager, you will play a leadership role in the successful introduction and establishment of our business operations in the district. You will maintain and improve on our successful operations of the business in order to maximize sales and profitability by leading the General Managers in your district. Playing a pivotal role in our transformation, and sales and profitability growth, each day will be fast-paced, challenging, rewarding and meaningful and you will be inspired to bring your best, every day.
Specifically, You Will:
- Ensure that corporate goals for sales and profit levels are achieved by directing and consulting in the management of assigned stores.
- Consult General Managers on general issues pertaining to store operations, merchandising presentation and execution, execution of marketing and advertising programs, and personnel development.
- Lead, challenge, motivate, develop, and coach General Managers, ensuring an ongoing focus on development.
- Be responsible for training, supporting, and consulting with General Store managers to ensure the company’s goals and standards for inventory, shrink, sales, profit, and general presentation are maintained at consistently exceptional levels.
- Monitor individual markets and competitive activity within those markets and provide feedback to the leadership team.
- Champion exceptional quality service, sales culture and promote other best practices to drive business.
- Identify and provide feedback on all factors impacting the business, including but not limited to, economic, cultural, and legal conditions.
- Be responsible for all aspects of new store openings through close liaison with all personnel involved.
- Plan, control and direct the Loss Prevention thrust at field level.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend strategies, and implement appropriate courses of action for enhancing operational efficiencies to improve overall profitability.
- Identify cultural differences and nuances and recommend adjustments regarding marketing, advertising, packaging, new product and presentation issues.
- Oversee day-to-day operations for the company’s highest-volume district, ensuring disciplined execution of sales plans, labor management, inventory controls, and store standards across all locations.
- Maintain strong leadership presence with at least four in-store days per week. Must be willing to travel extensively, including overnight visits to remote Northern locations.
Some of what you need:
- Minimum 5 years in high volume, discount, centralized, hard goods business management.
- Post secondary education is preferred; however, these are flexibility dependent on the background and experience.
- Experience in a leading-edge POS systems environment.
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams, and advocate and lead teams through change.
Some of what you will get:
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more…
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