Store Manager

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and drive operational excellence—all while developing people and shaping strategy? We’re looking for a Store Manager to lead our Queensdale Ave. Ottawa, ON location—a high-impact leadership opportunity where you'll shape culture, drive performance, and develop future leaders. In this role, you’ll be the cornerstone of a collaborative, customer-focused environment, guiding a team through day-to-day operations while aligning business goals with frontline execution. If you’re a versatile leader who enjoys wearing multiple hats, coaching and mentoring, budgeting, inventory optimization, and strategic planning, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and passion. Join us and take your career to the next level!

Key Highlights of this Role

• Grow as a people leader by building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing, customer-focused team.
• Strengthen your leadership impact through hands-on experience in safety, operations, and change management.
• Drive real business outcomes with autonomy in decision-making, cost control, and strategic planning.
• Advance your career with access to Kal Tire’s internal mobility programs, certifications, and leadership development.
• Be part of a values-driven culture where collaboration, integrity, and personal growth are at the core of everything we do.

Why Kal Tire?

• A proudly Canadian, people-first organization with global reach, our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• The target salary range for this position is $75,650 to $79,655 per year based on experience. In addition, this role offers a defined path for career advancement, with performance-based wage increases along the way as well as eligibility for an annual variable profit-sharing program.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan).
• A competitive team member discount program that offers team members discounts on tires, services and more.

Responsibilities

• Team Development: Take the helm as you guide and mentor a team of Front Counter, Tire Technicians, Journeypersons, Apprentices, and more.
• Financial Mastery: Manage profit and loss statements, oversee budgeting, and exercise effective inventory management.
• Operational Excellence: Thrive under pressure, confidently prioritizing tasks and ensuring impeccable customer experiences.
• Sales Excellence: Drive sales to customers and within a B2B context, fostering strong business relationships.
• Recruitment and Leadership: Recruit, retain, and cultivate top-tier talent while championing customer-first priorities.
• Safety Champion: Lead by example, following safety protocols and prioritizing the welfare of your team and customers.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience (preferred)
• A high school diploma/ GED equivalent and some management training. (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Exhibit strong communication skills and a dedication to delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs. as required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build positive customer relationships
• Commitment to fostering a safe work environment by promoting the use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

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Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.