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About the Role

We’re looking for a results-driven Area Manager to lead multiple retail locations and develop high-performing teams. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll be accountable for sales performance, operational excellence, people development, and regulatory compliance across your portfolio in a fast-paced, multi-unit retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple retail store locations
• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and leadership teams
• Drive sales, KPIs, labour, and budget performance
• Improve customer experience and operational consistency
• Build succession plans and develop future leaders
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
• Analyze store performance, customer feedback, and trends to implement improvements
• Maintain compliance with company policies and provincial/federal cannabis regulations
• Review financial reports and prepare performance updates as required

Requirements

• 3+ years of multi-unit retail management experience
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets, labour, and KPIs
• Minimum age requirement based on province (18/19+)
• Working knowledge of cannabis regulations or experience in a regulated retail environment
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between store locations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Skills

• Leadership
• Coaching
• Performance management
• Budget management
• KPI management
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Location

• Remote - Ontario

Work Type

• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years of multi-unit retail management experience

Education Level

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Management or a related field (preferred)

About the Company

• Value Buds is one of Canada’s largest cannabis retailers, with stores across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.
• Value Buds has a simple mission: deliver compelling value to cannabis consumers.
• Our goal is to attract, grow, and retain a loyal customer base by offering high-quality cannabis products in convenient locations and every-day low prices.
• SNDL is one of Canada’s leading and fastest-growing liquor and cannabis companies.
• As the country’s largest private-sector retailer, our portfolio includes well-known banners such as Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Cost Cannabis.
• We’re also one of Canada’s largest vertically integrated cannabis producers, recognized for our innovation, low-cost manufacturing, and award-winning brands including Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future, and Bhang Chocolate.
• Driven by purpose, performance, and people, SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences.

Equal Opportunity

• At Value Buds, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.