Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving business growth, developing dynamic teams, and fostering a culture of excellence? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a National Manager to join our client's forward-thinking organization. This is your chance to take the reins of a vital role where leadership expertise meets innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
As National Manager, you'll lead a team of skilled managers across multiple geographical locations within Canada, guiding them to execute key sales and operational strategies. This is more than just a management position-it's an opportunity to lead with purpose, positively impact the organization's profitability, and innovate growth strategies to expand into new markets. You will act as a trusted advisor across stakeholders and internal teams, leveraging data-driven insights to shape strategies and achieve ambitious business goals.
What You'll Do
- Lead and Inspire: Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation while managing and mentoring a team of managers to deliver consistent results.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee divisional operations, ensuring profitability and efficiency, while identifying and seizing opportunities for business improvement.
- Strategize for Growth: Analyze local and national market trends to develop competitive strategies and expand into emerging markets and channels.
- Collaborate and Represent: Serve as the company spokesperson at key industry trade shows and events. Build strong relationships with external vendors and internal teams, including negotiating contracts and pricing agreements to optimize outcomes.
- Empower Teams: Develop and implement KPIs, goals, and training opportunities for direct reports, inspiring their personal and professional growth.
- Innovate with Data: Leverage market data and analytics to create impactful business plans and drive meaningful results.
- Uphold Excellence: Promote integrity and inclusion while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
What You Bring to the Table
- Leadership Expertise: 4+ years of proven management experience with advanced skills in motivating, coaching, and empowering teams to succeed.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong business acumen with a track record of aligning divisional strategies to organizational goals.
- Data-Driven Problem Solving: Expertise in analyzing data through tools like Power BI and utilizing Microsoft 365 applications for complex decision-making processes.
- Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and build relationships across stakeholders and teams.
- Commitment to Growth: A passion for continuous learning, innovation, and driving change to adapt to market needs.
- Inventory and Process Expertise: Experience in inventory management and process improvement techniques to enhance operational performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- A master's degree in business, management, or related fields.
- Experience in wholesale distribution, B2B sales environments, or field-based sales organizations.
- Bilingual fluency (English and French), enabling effective communication across diverse markets.
Travel Opportunities
This role offers exciting opportunities for local, national, and international travel, allowing you to connect with customers, stakeholders, and industry leaders while driving business success across the globe.
Ready to lead with purpose and drive change? Apply now to join a team that values leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to innovation.