General Manager – Industrial Distribution, Private Equity, 78960

Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A national wholesale supply company is seeking a transformative General Manager to lead and enhance business operations under private equity ownership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in multi-branch distribution and a hands-on approach to leadership, driving sales growth, and managing P&L responsibilities. You will focus on building operational infrastructure and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in multi-branch wholesale distribution.
• Proven track record of implementing efficient commercial processes.
• Strong leadership skills in account management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and scale the business through initiatives.
• Oversee branch staff operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Build and lead operations, procurement, and account management.

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. 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