Vice President, Retail

Montreal - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At RW&CO. style is designed with purpose. Created in Canada our collections balance refined design premium materials and everyday easemodern essentials that move seamlessly through work life and everything in between.

Grounded in Canadian optimism and a deep commitment to our customers RW&CO. continues to evolve across 84 stores nationwide and online shaping a more thoughtful confident future for modern dressing.

To lead this next chapter we are seeking a Vice President Retail to drive growth and elevate the RW&CO. brand experience. This role brings together brand vision commercial performance and operational excellence to unlock the full potential of our retail network and deliver a seamless elevated omni-channel journey.

As a member of the brands executive leadership team you will shape the future of RW& customer-centricity setting execution standards and building a high-performance culture that delivers sustainable growth and enduring brand impact.

Your role:

Drive Sales & Profitability

Own sales profitability and productivity results across all stores and regions
Deliver performance against KPIs including sales sales per square foot conversion units per transaction gross margin and labor productivity
Provide disciplined P&L leadership balancing top-line growth with expense and wage optimization

Lead Store Operations & Execution

Ensure consistent execution of brand standards service model visual merchandising and operational processes
Lead store tasking optimization by streamlining daily operations influencing team workflows and implementing efficiency improvements.
Partner with Merchandising Planning and Visual Merchandising to optimize assortments and floor sets by store format and customer mission
Continuously evaluate store productivity and lead improvement actions for underperforming locations

Champion Customer & Omni-Channel Experience

Lead the in-store customer experience strategy to drive satisfaction loyalty and conversion
Partner with digital and corporate teams to deliver a seamless omni-channel experience

Build High-Performance Teams

Build coach and inspire senior field leadership teams
Establish a culture of accountability ownership and continuous improvement
Lead succession planning talent development and leadership capability building

Partner Across Business

Collaborate with Marketing on traffic-driving initiatives and campaign execution
Partner with Finance on budgets forecasts and productivity targets
Work with Real Estate and Store Planning on portfolio optimization and store ROI
Represent the voice of the stores in enterprise decisions

Lead Change & Continuous Improvement

Drive process simplification and operational consistency
Lead transformation initiatives related to systems tools and operating model evolution.

Qualifications :

What You Bring

15 years of progressive retail leadership experience including senior executive accountability
Proven success leading large multi-region retail fleets with P&L ownership
Strong commercial analytical and execution mindset
Demonstrated ability to lead change and inspire high-performing teams
Experience partnering with Real Estate and Finance on portfolio decisions
Bilingual (English and French) able to lead teams across Canada
Ability to travel regularly; Quebec-based preferred.

Additional Information :

What Sets Us Apart:

Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave sick days and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons Reitmans and RW&CO.
Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses career advancement and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

*Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status offering different perks depending on whether youre full-time part-time or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidates experience.

The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time