Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Set and execute the short- and long-term business strategy for the Canadian market, in alignment with North America regional goals.
- Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities across new and existing customer segments.
- Define and drive the long-term strategic roadmap for Canada, focusing on aggressive market share growth and brand penetration.
- Identify untapped markets, emerging trends, and white-space opportunities within Canada to expand into new provinces, channels, or customer segments.
- Develop business cases and go-to-market strategies for entering new regions, launching new product lines, or testing alternative retail/distribution models.
- Partner with corporate innovation and product teams to bring region-specific initiatives to fruition.
- Serve as the primary leader and spokesperson for the brand in Canada, both internally and externally.
- Oversee compliance with the Canadian P&L, ensuring top-line growth and bottom-line profitability.
- Lead and grow the Canadian sales organization, including field sales, corporate accounts, and DTC channels.
- Oversee forecasting, sales planning, promotional execution, and performance tracking.
- Partner with U.S.-based marketing, brand, and product teams to localize strategies and ensure cohesive brand storytelling.
- Develop and execute Canadian marketing initiatives that resonate with local consumers and comply with market regulations.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including regulatory compliance, supply chain coordination, customer service, and Canadian office leadership.
- Collaborate with corporate partners in Product, Finance, Legal, HR, and IT to support market needs.
- Ensure all business activities comply with Canadian laws and industry standards.
- Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing Canadian team with a culture of accountability, agility, and collaboration.
- Hire and develop talent aligned with company values and growth goals.
- Act as a cultural bridge between Canadian operations and the U.S. corporate office.