Store Portfolio Development Manager - Burnaby, BC

Salary: $95,000 – $125,000
Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience
We also offer quarterly variable compensation package (bonus) + benefits

About Specsavers

Welcome to Specsavers – where we’re not just about eyewear and eyecare, we’re a purpose-driven organization committed to changing lives through better sight. As a certified Great Place to Work®, we take pride in our optometrist-owned and -led business model, providing quality eyecare and affordable eyewear to Canadians across the country.

Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 44 million patients and customers worldwide.

At Specsavers, we believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That’s why we go above and beyond to transform the eyecare experience in Canada. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we’re here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

But that’s not all – we’re also dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive work culture. We strive to create an environment where our partners thrive while benefiting from the collective support and resources of our dedicated teams.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, providing incredible care, and being part of a values and purpose-driven organization, join us on our journey to revolutionize the way Canadians experience eyecare. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You’ll Do

Purpose of the role

To support the growth of the Canadian store portfolio and wider Canadian business the post holder will use previous new store opening, expansion, and relocation experience and be responsible for all aspects of the store portfolio development role in the delivery of that growth plan for their provinces.

Key Responsibilities

New Store Establishment

• To create and execute a New Store opening program that creates sustainable and profitable new stores
• To conduct research, evaluate and present potential new store opportunities for executive committee for approval.
• Working with other senior leaders in the Provinces challenging and developing our current thinking and creating new business opportunity, unlocking market share and financial success to ensure continued country growth.
• Once a project is approved, work closely with the Partners and RST representing the wider BD, Construction and Property function. Regular and timely communication is vital while project managing to ensure key timelines are met.
• Work closely with the wider Provincial and Country functions ensuring that new stores open and trade within expected performance tolerances.
• To ensure there is visibility and timely reporting of all activity at a Provincial level.

Existing Store Development

• Work closely with each Provincial team to ensure that there is robust portfolio review process in place that manages the opportunity and risks and delivers a Provincial and Country Business Development strategy that drives growth in the existing store portfolio
• To manage the wider stakeholders to ensure the BD team is supported and able to influence as required to deliver the plan.
• To ensure there is visibility and timely reporting of all activity at a Provincial level

Leadership

• To maintain positive working relationships with the teams and other stakeholders, that allows transparent two-way communications in all meetings and forums
• To ensure that the store portfolio is brand compliant and capable of servicing the current and future needs of the business, representing the function with other stakeholders as required
• To monitor store performance vs. approved projections, investigate material variances and take corrective action as required

Governance & Reporting

• To prepare and submit professional and appropriately detailed and relevant reports as required to support the business growth plans
• To deliver against budget, develop and maintain reporting of spend & subsidies vs. budget / forecast and tracking of performance post change
• To work within processes and frameworks with Legal, Tax and Treasury departments or challenge areas for improvement
• To ensure brand standards and appropriate corporate and regulatory governance are maintained during store fit-out and store visits in general
• To ensure all appropriate internal and statutory consents have been obtained prior to the commencement of projects

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 3-5 years’ experience in new store establishment & development
• Degree in business/finance or equivalent experience
• Able to review and understand financials (income statements, balance sheets, cash flows)
• Strong analytical skills, managing large data sets with concise insights
• Hands-on, able to deliver from the ground up
• Strong stakeholder management at all levels & ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Creative problem solver with strategic thinking
• Eager for continuous learning and improving ways of working
• Experience managing multiple projects in fast-paced retail environments
• Ability to travel nationwide
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Develops professional relationships, meeting customer and colleague needs with quality service

Nice to have

• Some ability in verbal and written French is preferred depending on region of coverage

Our Fellow ‘Speccies’ Enjoy

• Generous vacation allotment and 1 paid volunteer day
• 1 extra paid day off and an eyecare voucher on your birthday
• RRSP matching
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Healthcare spending account
• Health and dental benefits effective on your first day
• Team and company social events

Behaviours We Value

• Collaborative: We work together as one Specsavers to deliver our purpose
• Curious: We question, explore, and seek out diverse perspectives to develop our knowledge and understanding
• Courageous: We challenge the status quo, we experiment with good ideas, and we are brave, bold, and fast in our decision making
• Compassionate: We care, support, and help each other
• Commercial: We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people, and good for the long term

We hope that in applying with us, you value these things as well!

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Specsavers, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work environment and enables us to achieve our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you believe you can contribute to our mission and vision, we welcome your application, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings to our team.