General Manager

Polymershapes; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead a multi-million dollar business. This role offers the opportunity to drive sales growth, manage financial performance, and foster a culture of accountability and talent development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for customer-centric strategies. With a commitment to mentorship and empowerment, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. Join a team that values knowledge-sharing and innovation, making a significant impact in the plastics manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Full benefits package

RRSP with company match

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced sales experience.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a sales force.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and financial performance.
• Full P&L responsibility for the business.
• Establish team goals and measure performance.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Financial Analysis

Inventory Management

Interpersonal Skills

Business Writing

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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As a General Manager at Polymershapes, you will operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop and execute both the vision and the strategy for your business. Empowered by our decentralized model, you will be provided opportunities to stretch your sales and leadership skills. The General Manager is responsible for the strategic business plan, sales goals, financial decisions, inventory management, warehouse operations, personnel management and more.

Are you a well-rounded business leader who has a passion for developing people, driving a team towards success, and cultivating and delivering results?

What you’ll do:

• Drive the sales growth, operations, and financial performance of a multi-million dollar business by developing & executing a growth-oriented sales plan focused on servicing our diverse markets
• Full P&L responsibility
• Partner with key suppliers in assigned geography to optimize the relationship and supply chain
• Establish team goals & objectives, measure performance, provide feedback, develop talent and foster personal accountability
• Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset & demonstrate excellent visionary leadership
• Promote a culture which attracts & retains top talent
• Perform other duties as assigned

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

What you’ll need:

• BA/BS Degree or substantial business experience
• Advanced sales experience; minimum 5 years
• Proven ability to lead & manage a sales force
• Knowledge of inventory management practices & processes
• Strong business writing and verbal presentation skills including story telling in both formats
• Precise ability to analyze and interpret financial reports
• Demonstrated sales leadership practices & procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• High level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
• High School Diploma or GED required

What you’ll get:

• Competitive base salary + bonus (profit sharing)
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and personal business days
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability)
• RRSP + company match; 8% max matched up to 4%
• Opportunity for growth & career advancement

Who are we?

Polymershapes is the leading distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and associated products with over 75 years of industry-leading heritage.Through our network of 80+ stocking facilities located throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Chile, we provide thousands of diverse customers and industries access to extensive local inventory from world-class supplier partners.

We have plastic distribution’s most knowledgeable and highly trained sales and customer service team. We offer expert conversion capabilities including cut-to-size sheets, film reel conversion, and CNC routing and machining. We consistently deliver innovative solutions our customers because at Polymershapes, You’re the Center of All We Do!

What makes Polymershapes a great place to work?

We invest in YOU. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members as we expand. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and therefore aspire to build an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Reporting to the Region Director who oversees several locations, the GM is provide advice, support and direction, while remaining empowered to control local decision-making.

“At Polymershapes, the Culture of Empowerment isn’t just something we talk about, it is something we live every day. Having the opportunity to grow and shape the business, while also mentoring and leading a team of great people is truly exciting. I couldn’t be happier that I joined the Polymershapes Team!”

–Terry Kelley | General Manager, Atlanta

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Management

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing and Wholesale

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