Liquor Store General Manager

  • Location: Victoria
  • Posting Date: August 30, 2023
  • Job Order ID: 958551
  • Consultant: Eric Floyd
  • Industry: Retail / Multi-Unit
MacDonald Search Group is proud to partner with a diversified Vancouver Island company in their search for a General Manager to provide leadership for one of their busy liquor/wine stores in Victoria. In business for over 30 years and now with over 500 employees across multiple business units, our client has built a reputation as a great place to work and build a career!

What you will be doing:
  • Providing leadership to a team of up to 15 Associates
  • Working closely with the leadership team to lead day to day operations
  • Providing guidance on consultative sales ensuring your team has strong product knowledge and are motivated to go the extra mile
  • Sharing your particularly strong wine knowledge with your team
  • Supporting decisions on product offerings
  • Supporting leadership team with financial and strategic planning for your store
Who you are:
  • You have at least three years' experience providing leadership in a liquor/wine store environment
  • You have outstanding wine knowledge and have your WSET Level 2 (or equivalent) at a minimum.
  • You have outstanding communication skills
  • You are a natural people leader and love to help others achieve their career aspirations
  • You have experience with budgeting and are able to interpret financial information to help make sound business decisions
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, a great work/life balance and long term growth opportunities. If you would like to take the next step, please forward your resume ASAP!