General Manager

Sirius Personnel is a Placement and Headhunting Agency that Specializes in Sales and Marketing Professionals in Canada. (www.siriuspersonnel.com)Profile: Our client is a manufacturer of industrial products and looking for a bilingual General Manager to run Canada from the Montreal office. You will manage a team made up of Sales Managers, marketing, customer service and accounting. Your experience in selling to industrial distributors and promoting to end users is valuable. You have experience leading a team and managing a P&L and producing profitable sales. Please submit your resume in English.Territory: CanadaWorkplace: Ville St LaurentProducts/Services: Industrial productsSalary: Base $150,000-$180,000Commissions/Bonus: 25% on base at 100% of plan + profit sharingCar allowance: $750/monthExpense's reimbursement: All travel and reasonable expenses reimbursedOther Benefits:health planprescription drugsdental planshort term and long term illnessRRSP match4 weeks vacation3 flex days per year5 sick days per yearbenefits paid by companyFunctions:Manage the business plan and budget of your regionUpdate and implement the strategic plan with short and long term objectives that deliver steady, sustainable growth in revenue and margin.Build and maintain a team focused on excellenceEnsure that our distribution network across Canada is healthyEstablish and maintain relationships with key distributorsServe as a key member of our management teamProvide regular feedback to your direct reportsParticipate in expanding our growthWork hand in hand with other key people across the organization, internationallyRequirements:Development vs Maintenance: 50% vs 50%Road vs Office: 50% vs 50%Languages: French and EnglishEducation: Bachelor's degree preferredTraining: On the job training providedOvernight Travel: Up to 30% in Canada, US and internationallyYears of experience: 15+ years of experience leading successful organizations with at least 5 years at the executive levelOther requirements: Strong business acumen and the ability to manage a P<ransferable contacts: Contacts within industrial distributorsTransferable Knowledge:Strong leadership skills, not a micro manager but rather someone who empowers and trustsStrong financial managementDemonstrated abilities controlling expenses Wholesale Building Materials,Industrial Machinery Manufacturing,Motor Vehicle Manufacturing