General Manager – Industrial Distribution, Private Equity, 78960

Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A national wholesale supply enterprise is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead branch operations under private equity ownership. The role involves driving sales growth, overseeing account management, and managing P&L responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in multi-branch distribution and transformational leadership capabilities, focusing on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multi-branch wholesale distribution.
• Experience with market-sensitive procurement initiatives.
• Hands-on leader with strong operational focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage branch operations for growth.
• Drive sales through organic initiatives and acquisitions.
• Implement efficient business processes with KPI focus.

Skills

Transformational leadership

Sales growth driving

Account management

P&L responsibility

Industrial market knowledge

Job description

Our client is a multi-location national wholesale supply / industrial distribution enterprise seeking a General Manager to take this business to the next level under private equity ownership. The immediate mandate is to build out and lead branch operations, procurement and account management infrastructure through transformational initiatives.

You will be a hands‑on leader, driving sales growth and scaling the business through organic initiatives and targeted acquisition activity. Further, you will oversee branch staff operations with full P&L responsibility. Exposure to account management leadership across a variety of market sectors in the industrial space will be an asset along with an in‑the‑trenches, hands‑on leadership approach.

We are looking for a transformative leader with deep experience in multi‑branch wholesale distribution, market‑sensitive procurement initiatives and account management. You will have a proven track record of implementing efficient commercial and business processes with data driven KPI’s and metrics to drive a best‑in‑class operational environment with impeccable customer experience and satisfaction focus.

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Wholesale, Wholesale Building Materials, and Warehousing and Storage