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Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $125,000 per year + performance bonus (approximately 10%)
Status: Priority search – ideally placed by November/December
TalentSphere is recruiting on behalf of a well-established building materials retailer in the GTA for a Store Manager with strong lumber buying experience. This is a key leadership opportunity for a results-driven professional who combines purchasing expertise with the ability to lead a team in a positive, customer-focused environment.
About The Role
We are seeking a Manager who will oversee lumber and building materials purchasing while managing day-to-day store operations. The ideal candidate will have solid experience buying from major distributors, strong staff management skills, and a leadership style focused on motivation, retention, and creating a positive workplace culture. This role emphasizes respectful leadership, excellent customer service, and team development (moving away from traditional “old-school” management approaches). Preference will be given to Portuguese-speaking candidates.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the purchasing of lumber and building materials, working with major distributors (including Dolman, Goodfellow, Stella-Jones, and others)
- Oversee day-to-day store operations, including openings, closings, and overall store performance
- Lead, schedule, and develop staff while fostering a positive and supportive work environment
- Motivate and retain team members through effective leadership and coaching
- Drive strong customer service standards across the store
- Monitor inventory levels, pricing, and supplier relationships to ensure product availability and profitability
- Collaborate with ownership and the broader team to support business growth and operational excellence
- Proven experience in lumber buying/purchasing within the building materials industry
- Strong knowledge of key distributors such as Dolman, Goodfellow, Stella-Jones, and similar suppliers
- Demonstrated staff management experience, including scheduling, coaching, and team leadership
- Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment focused on motivation and retention
- Solid understanding of store operations, including openings/closings and daily workflow
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer-service skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to work full-time in the GTA
Candidates currently or previously working in management or senior buying roles at Home Hardware, Rona, Home Depot, or similar independent building supply / lumber retailers in the GTA are strongly encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary of $125,000 per year
- Performance bonus of approximately 10%
- Opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role in a growing organization
- Supportive environment that values positive culture and strong customer service
