Meat District Manager

Freson Bros., an Alberta-owned and operated fresh food retail chain, invites experienced retail operators to apply for the Meat District Manager position. Based out of the Freson Bros. Operations Office in Stony Plain, this position provides leadership to Store Meat teams and develops retail meat programs for implementation across all 16 locations.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in butcher shop operation and management

• Strong business acumen:

  • Strategic thinking

  • Decision making 

  • Conflict resolution

  • Emotional intelligence

  • Financial Literacy

  • Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to work independently and within teams

• Ability to balance multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Ability to work in-office and travel to locations across Alberta ( 40-60%)

  • Ability to assist stores through peak food-retail periods

• Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent is required

• Experience managing grocery retail businesses is preferred

Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Meat Director in the creation of product and program initiatives including planograms, product assortment, SKU rationalization

• Maintain existing, company-wide Meat programs and procedures

• Manage the sourcing, purchasing, price costing, and logistics of Meat products

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential vendors

• Provide store Meat Management teams support to:

  • Achieve weekly, segment, and yearly targets (sales, budget, productivity, shrink etc.)

  • Manage day-to-day operations

  • Resolve inventory and operational issues promptly

  • Implement product recall procedures

• Assist Store Managers in the training of new Meat Managers

• Conduct regularly scheduled store visits to provide assistance and ensure compliance with operational standards & procedures

• KPIs: Production costs, labour utilization, in-store program results

• Reports to the Meat Director

Position Details:

• Position Type: Full-Time

• Work Environment: In-Person, Stony Plain Operations Office

• Travel: 40-60% (company vehicle provided and expenses covered)

• Salary Range: $60,000 - 65,000 annually

Freson Bros. Perks:

• Performance-based bonus structure

• Group Benefits Plan for all Full-Time Team Members

• Team Member Grocery Discount Program

• Team Member Lunch Program

• Endless professional development and training opportunities