Leadership Opportunities - Newfoundland
Job Description
At Kent Building Supplies, leadership isn’t just a role — it’s a calling. We’re looking for passionate, driven leaders to join our team as Department Managers, Assistant Store Managers, Store Managers and District Managers across our locations. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional customer experiences, this is your chance to build a rewarding career with us.
Why Choose KENT?
When you join KENT, you’re not just starting a job — you’re coming home to a culture built on respect, growth, and community. We empower our leaders to manage their business as if it were their own, fostering innovation and collaboration every step of the way.
Our Multi-Business Environment
Kent stores operate as multiple interconnected businesses under one roof, creating a dynamic and complex leadership environment. In addition to our core home improvement retail operations, our locations support a strong Pro-focused business and deliver Install Sales solutions—each requiring distinct sales strategies, customer engagement approaches, and operational execution.
As a leader at KENT, you will play a key role in aligning these business lines by driving collaboration across departments, balancing competing priorities, and ensuring a seamless, consistent customer experience. Success in this environment requires strong business acumen, adaptability, and the ability to lead across multiple revenue streams while maintaining operational excellence.
- Lead and Inspire: Set the standard for safety, service, and merchandising while coaching and developing your team.
- Drive Retail Success Across Business Lines: Achieve sales goals by balancing performance across Retail, Pro, and Install Sales channels.
- Deliver Exceptional Customer Service: Ensure every customer interaction reflects our commitment to quality and care.
- Optimize Store Operations: Maintain compliance, control shrink, and uphold operational and safety standards.
- Enable Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with leaders across departments to align sales, inventory, and staffing priorities.
- Develop Your Team: Invest in associate growth through coaching, training, and creating opportunities for advancement.
- Proven leadership experience in retail or related industries.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead in a complex, multi-business retail environment.
- Passion for customer service and team development.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with technology tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Kronos, D365).
- Flexibility to work a retail schedule and meet operational needs.
- Ability to relocate within Atlantic Canada for future career growth opportunities is preferred but not required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP Matching, PTO.
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs.
- Employee & Family Assistance Plan.
- Career growth opportunities within KENT and the greater J.D. Irving, Limited organization.