Regional Manager (4 month contract)

Ottawa, ON
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Join easyhome - Canada's largest lease-to-own business and a proud part of the goeasy family. At goeasy, our people and culture are the heartbeat of everything we do, and we're proud to be recognized for it. We've earned prestigious accolades including being named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and recognized among the Best Workplaces for Women and for having one of the Most Trusted Executive Teams, and included on TIME Magazine's 2025 list of Canada's Best Companies. These achievements speak to our commitment to building an inclusive, high-performance culture where people thrive and innovation drives us forward.At easyhome, we make more than home goods accessible - we help Canadians build brighter futures. Through flexible weekly and monthly payment plans, we give our customers the power to furnish their homes, improve their quality of life, and take steps toward stronger financial standing. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us and be part of a team that empowers people to create comfortable, confident lives - one lease at a time.As Regional Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership, direction and support to all easyhome stores within your portfolio. The incumbent for this position will plan, implement and drive operations to ensure consistent growth in results and brand for easyhome. This multi-faceted leadership role contributes to the bottom line by owning the hiring, development and retention of talent and managing the broader team's performance through expert management practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for 8 stores in eastern Ontario: Ottawa, Pembroke, Cornwall, Hawkesbury, and Peterborough.For internal applicants, please refer to hiring page on internal HUB for application criteria before completing application.If you're a hardworking, driven, and committed individual interested in advancing your career, join us and make yourself at home.As a Regional Manager, your primary functions are:Customer Satisfaction

Ensure outstanding customer service levels are provided to both external and internal customers
Handle and resolve all customer complaints promptly
Ensure adherence to customer retention procedures
Ensure showrooms are merchandised and tagged with proper price and promotional tags, and work with managers to maintain desired product mix

Associate Development & Retention

Ensure new associates are efficiently trained
Ensure associates receive on-time performance appraisals and corresponding merit and/or promotional increases
Assist Store Managers with employee development and with resolving disciplinary issues
Communicate regularly with store management team and ensure compliance with the Workplace Mutual Respect policy
Work with store managers to minimize turnover and make informed hiring decisions
Partner with HR to execute and support human resources programs through succession planning, employee relations, recruitment, training, and development of associates

Deliver Financial Results

Manage district budget to drive profitability
Achieve SOI, net and gross margins, and other revenue percentages to plan
Control region labour dollars
Monitor fee income, gain on sale, maintenance charges, promotions, and discounts
Ensure store managers monitor and make necessary adjustments to the P&L
Maintain charge-offs below 2.5% of revenue

Grow Revenue Base

Monitor SMRR and APA and develop action plans to grow or correct deficiencies
Ensure stores adhere to term and pricing standards and recommend resolution of store pricing needs
Develop, guide, and monitor local store marketing efforts
Ensure all company referral and incentive programs are in place and properly executed
Set and communicate regional goals for customer growth
Monitor and ensure the accurate execution of all company lease-building programs

Execute Operations Standards

Monitor month-to-month store operations, accounts receivable, and collections in accordance with established policies and procedures
Set, communicate, and monitor customer retention goals and activities

Asset Protection and Loss Prevention

Audit stores on a timely basis to ensure compliance and execution of company policies and procedures including prevention, safety, security, marketing/merchandising programs and store appearance
Maintain and monitor fixed assets to standard
Recommend potential capital expenditures
Monitor and ensure compliance to store opening and closing standards
Ensure compliance with established policies and governmental laws and regulation

What You Need To Work With Us:

2 or more years of experience as a multi-unit district manager in a retail, restaurant, or related customer service environment
Strong leadership skills, with the motivation and desire to lead by example
Professional, outgoing, positive, and approachable demeanour that draws in both customers and associates
Outstanding communication, problem solving, and negotiation skills, and the ability to work well and be resourceful in fast-paced and demanding situations
Strong organizational and planning skills in order to meet and exceed set targets
Experience reading and being responsible for P&Ls and other financial goals and objectives
Secondary School Diploma is required, while a College or University Diploma in a related discipline is preferred
Bilingual fluency in English and French is a strong asset
Valid driver's license

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment:At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. goeasy is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. Please let the talent acquisition team know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.Additional Information: All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.We thank all interested applicants; however, we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.Follow useasyfinancialeasyhomeAbout usService ratingPersonal loansLease to own

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