Area Manager, Market Management

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Area Manager, Ontario
Reports to: Regional Director of Operations
We are looking for an Area Manager to join our Operations Team in Ontario. This position reports to the Regional Director and will be working closely with the Support Team to ensure retail franchise bakeries are operating to COBS Bread’s leading standards of providing top quality, fresh baked product and great customer service. If you thrive at the opportunity to be advisor for a group of franchise operators and are passionate about making an impact to the local community, we want to hear from you!

Managing franchisee relationships to build trust, reach common goals, and influence positive change.
Work hands-on with each franchise operator to analyze opportunities for improvement, develop action plans and improve their COBS Bread businesses
Maximize sales growth through bakery customer satisfaction and engagement
Build bakery profitability and franchisee financial health.
Ensuring bakeries are compliant with COBS brand standards
Work with the Franchising and Training team to coordinate new franchisee training
Supports bakery handover and bakery opening process to ensure the success of new operators
Drive operational excellence in order to maximize our franchisees’ sales, profitability and customer satisfaction
Ensure successful implementation of COBS Bread’s marketing, product and systems initiatives and improvements across a large number of retail franchise locations
2+ years’ experience in a franchise retail environment or multi-site retail management experience

• 5+ years’ managerial experience, ideally in the food service, hospitality or franchise industry
• Skilled in analyzing financial results and performance metrics, and translating strategic concepts into actionable plans
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently and spend time ‘in the field’ rather than behind a desk
• A good tolerance for multi-tasking and managing competing priorities;

Can work autonomously, take risks and exercise sound judgement with minimal supervision and
Degree with concentration in Business Management
Competitive salary and vacation plan
Both individualized and a company-wide bonus plans
A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching and Flexible Spending Account
Paid sick and personal leave days
Paid day for community service/volunteer time
~ We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
With over 150 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service.
Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.