General Manager - Mid Western Canada

Hercules SLR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Calgary is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee multiple branches in Western Canada. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales leadership, operational efficiency, and customer service. Responsibilities include managing sales pipelines, ensuring financial targets are met, and fostering a productive work environment. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health & Wellness Incentive

Generous RRSP matching program

Full health and dental benefits

Personal & Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of management experience overseeing multi branch operations.
• In-depth knowledge of overhead crane operations and manufacturing processes.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Creates and executes regional policies to support the company’s strategic plan.
• Reviews region performance by analyzing financial statements and sales activity.
• Attains financial objectives and ensures gross margin is met.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Management experience

Collaboration

Education

University or college degree in Business Management

High school diploma with relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to oversee the growth and development of our business operations in Western Canada. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Overhead Crane Service, Overhead Crane Sales and Below the Hook Product Sales and Service with a proven track record of driving business growth and operational efficiency. The Western Canada General Manager will oversee our branches located in Alberta and Manitoba.

A strong focus on sales growth and market expansion across all branches, to meet or exceed the achievement of financial results by managing the sales pipeline, providing superior customer service, efficiently running operations and creating an environment that promotes employee engagement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and an attractive incentive plan
• Health & Wellness Incentive
• Generous RRSP matching program 5% (after one year)
• Full health and dental benefits (shared costs)
• Great schedule-Monday to Friday 8-5
• Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
• Fun & engaging working environment

Responsibilities

• Creates and executes on all regional related policies, goals and objectives that support the company’s strategic plan
• Completes a comprehensive review of region performance by analyzing financial statements, sales activity reports and staff productivity
• Attains and surpasses financial objectives Plans and executes annual budget for geographical branches Ensures Gross Margin objectives are met Works closely with Sales to provide subject matter expertise where required Ensures branches are prepared to respond effectively to increase in sales Oversees the optimal management of expenses and resources Ensures optimal inventory levels to meet geographical customer needs
• Fosters and maintains long term relationships with existing customers
• Promotes and imbeds customer service culture across all branches
• Analyses customer survey results for branch opportunities
• Ensures a high-quality image of all locations
• Seeks to understand by making informed decisions based on facts, while consulting key stakeholders
• Fosters an engaging and productive work environment
• Coaches staff in career and professional development

You enjoy …

• Providing world class customer service
• Leading people in a positive environment that fosters growth and development
• Continuous professional and personal growth
• Being challenged professionally and exceeding expectations
• Travelling within your region

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

• A university or college degree preferably in Business Management or a related discipline, or a combination of a high school diploma and relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of management experience overseeing multi branch operations
• Minimum of 3 years overseeing warehousing and distribution operations
• In-depth knowledge of overhead crane operations and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in sales leadership is required
• Budget Management (P & L experience)
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• Able to provide references who will attest to your proven track record
• Frequent travel between branches is expected

Please note : Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and reference checks as a condition of employment

The Hercules Group of Companies is a privately owned Canadian company, headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. While Hercules Group of Companies has grown into a multitude of industrial sectors, Hercules Cranes and Lifting Supplies has been in operation since 1985. As Canada's largest and sole national rigging company, our core focus is to deliver top tier securing, lifting, and rigging solutions that empower our customers to complete their tasks safely and efficiently.

As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.