Department Manager
About the job
- A Diploma of College Studies (DEC).
- Three years of experience in retail and/or customer service, including one year of personnel management experience.
- Broad general knowledge and strong commercial acumen.
- Leadership, sense of responsibility, strong analytical ability, exemplary communication, and varied availability.
- Knowledge of office software.
- Manage human resources.
- Ensure that assigned employee tasks and responsibilities are completed and that employees have the necessary support.
- Ensure customer service quality.
- Supervise product selection for displays and maintain order in the aisles.
- Provide ideas and suggestions to increase sales and keep knowledge current about best-selling products and market nouveautés.
About the company
Renaud-Bray is a bookstore chain that operates 33 stores in Quebec, runs an online shop, and manages two distribution centers, forming the largest Francophone bookstore network in North America. Customers access products through both physical locations and the e-commerce platform, with orders fulfilled from distribution centers to stores or directly to customers. The company differentiates itself by its focus on French-language books and a broad omnichannel presence, offering job opportunities across warehouses, stores, and the head office. Its goal is to sustain rapid growth while providing a dynamic, career‑friendly environment and expanding its reach for passionate readers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1965
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DeSerres adds 28 stores across four provinces, broadening revenue beyond books.
- Archambault conversions create banner simplification, lower overlap, and stronger merchandising leverage in 2026.
- Cross-selling art, books, and stationery supports basket growth during back-to-school and holiday seasons.
What critics are saying
- May 2026 closures at Laurier Québec and Galeries de la Capitale exposed labor fragility.
- February 2026 TAT findings condemned strikebreaking and union interference, escalating reputational and legal costs.
- Continued Quebec labor conflict can deter shoppers, strain managers, and undermine merger integration.
What makes Renaud-Bray unique
- Renaud-Bray bought DeSerres in 2024, spanning books, art supplies, framing, and stationery.
- Archambault conversions into Renaud-Bray banners deepen Quebec brand dominance across overlapping shopping districts.
- The chain combines physical retail, ecommerce, and cultural products under one Quebec-centric operator.
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Benefits
- Training Programs
- Employee Discounts
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits