General Manager

ProFit Executive Search; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ProFit Executive Search is seeking a General Manager to lead our organization in Mississauga. The role focuses on strategic leadership, culture, and operational excellence to drive KPIs and budget objectives.

You will inspire teams, manage key accounts, and oversee supplier relationships while fostering collaboration across departments. The position requires strong communication, decisive decision-making, and a commitment to safety training.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success meeting tight project timelines.
• Ability to analyze business periodicals, journals, and regulations.
• Excellent report writing and business communication skills.
• Confident presenting data to management, clients, and the public.
• Commitment to completing annual Health & Safety training with 80% pass.

Responsibilities

• Drive accountability by delivering on KPIs and budget objectives.
• Inspire teams and maintain high morale.
• Enforce compliance with policies and quality standards.
• Foster collaboration across departments.
• Continuous improvement to streamline efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Lead talent development through recruiting, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Engage top customers and manage key accounts.
• Negotiate with suppliers for favorable margins.
• Identify new market opportunities and investments.
• Provide monthly KPI analysis and reporting to VP.
• Oversee quality metrics and RGA processes.

Skills

Multi-Tasking

Time Management

Business Literacy

Communication

Presentation Skills

Mandatory Training

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

The General Manager performs some or all of the following duties:

Strategic Leadership & Culture

• Drive Accountability: Deliver on approved company KPIs and annual budget objectives.
• Inspire Teams: Provide motivational leadership to instill corporate pride, confidence, and high morale.
• Enforce Compliance: Ensure total adherence to company policies, procedures, and strict quality standards.
• Foster Collaboration: Unify departments by maintaining open communication channels with all functional managers.
• Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a solution-oriented culture to streamline efficiencies and optimize operational costs.

Talent Management & Development

• Optimize Management: Build team capability through proactive recruiting, coaching, and performance appraisal.
• Define Expectations: Communicate corporate values, strategies, and clear accountability metrics to all direct reports.
• Encourage Input: Maintain an open workplace climate that welcomes diverse information and professional opinions.

Sales, Growth & Relationship Management

• Maximize Revenue: Design and execute corporate strategies to maximize sales revenues and profitability.
• Key Account Focus: Personally engage with the top ten high-volume customers and major prospects.
• Supplier Negotiations: Manage supplier relationships and negotiate agreements to secure optimal profit margins.
• Market Expansion: Identify future market opportunities and recommend required tooling or capital investments.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent the organization at major industry trade shows, conventions, and key presentations.

Analysis & Corporate Reporting

• Executive Reporting: Provide comprehensive monthly KPI analysis and performance reports to the Vice President.
• Quality Oversight: Monitor performance metrics, Return Goods Authorizations (RGA), and ongoing quality issues.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Multi-Tasking: Proven ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Time Management: Demonstrated success working under tight constraints to hit strict project timelines.
• Business Literacy: Ability to analyze business periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations.
• Communication: Exceptional skills in drafting reports, business correspondence, and standard procedure manuals.
• Presentation Skills: Confident presenting data to management groups, clients, and the general public.
• Mandatory Training: Commitment to completing 10–12 annual online Health & Safety courses within a 30-day window each fall (requires an 80% passing score).