Divisional Manager - Ontario

Gillfor Distribution Inc.; London; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Performance-based bonus

Continued advancement opportunities

Job summary

Gillfor Distribution Inc. is seeking an experienced Divisional Manager – Ontario to lead our building products distribution sales and operations in Ontario, with facilities in London and Sudbury.

This in-office role requires full P&L accountability, strategic growth, and operational excellence across the Ontario region. You will drive profitability, manage budgeting and forecasting, and mentor a cross-functional team to achieve aggressive revenue targets while ensuring safety and efficiency

Qualifications

• Experience managing a P&L statement.
• Track record of leading a business unit or department.
• Industry knowledge of traditional building materials is an asset.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience growing market share in Ontario.
• Excellent leadership capabilities to motivate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Financial Leadership: maximize profitability across Ontario operations and manage budgeting, forecasting, and capex.
• Sales & Market Growth: drive regional sales strategies and expand market share with key customers and vendors.
• Operations & Supply Chain: oversee inventory, freight, and warehouse operations while upholding health and safety standards.

Skills

P&L Management

Sales Leadership

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Market Growth

Job description

Direct OverviewWe are seeking an experienced, results-driven Divisional Manager (Ontario) to lead our building products distribution sales and operations in Ontario (with facilities in London and Sudbury, Ontario). You will hold full P&L accountability and drive the strategic growth, profitability, and operational excellence of our regional business. This is an existing role.

Role Summary

Position: Divisional Manager – Ontario

Location: London, ON (In-office / Regional Travel)

Reporting To: Vice President, Sales and Operations

Core Focus: Full P&L ownership, sales growth, and operational excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Financial LeadershipMaximize profitability across all Ontario operations and sales channels. Manage the complete P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditures. Analyze market trends to identify new revenue streams and cost-saving efficiencies.
• Sales & Market GrowthDrive regional sales strategies for traditional building materials (lumber, roofing, siding, insulation, etc.). Cultivate high-level relationships with key customers and vendors. Lead and mentor the sales team to expand market share and achieve aggressive revenue targets.
• Operations & Supply ChainOversee inventory management, freight, and warehouse operations for optimal turn rates. Enforce strict health and safety standards across all yards, warehouses, and transport activities.

Candidate Qualifications

• Required ExperienceTrack record of managing a business unit, department or people.
• Industry knowledge of traditional building materials (lumber, roofing, siding) an asset.
• Experience successfully managing a P&L statement.
• Strong commercial acumen with verified experience growing market share in Ontario.
• Excellent leadership capabilities to motivate cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Logistics).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with a high-upside, performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits plan.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• Continued opportunity for advancement