General Manager

Grupo Cosentino; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global surface producer is seeking a General Manager for their Distribution Center in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will oversee sales and profitability, coordinate the sales team's activities, and support client relations. Applicants should have extensive experience in sales and preferably in the stone industry, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $140,000 annually, including a bonus and various benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience.
• 2+ years in the stone industry.
• 2+ years managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales/profitability across distribution centers.
• Ensure corporate goals are achieved.
• Support staff development and sales growth.
• Maintain client relationships and enhance company image.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Wide knowledge of business functions

Financial and budgeting skills

Strong leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM System

Salesforce

SAP or other Order Management program

Job description

What are we looking for

At Cosentino (www.cosentino.com) we are looking for a General Manager to join our Distribution Center located in Vancouver, BC The Centers are an example of Cosentino’s total commitment to its clients, providing them with exclusive and high-quality service. The Centers combine the functions of (a) warehouse, (b) brand and product showroom, and (c) sales network.

The Cosentino Center General Manager is responsible for managing all sales/profitability of several distribution Centers, coordinating and monitoring the activities of the sales team, carrying out corporate initiatives and goals, protecting the integrity of the level of service customers receive, and tracking projects in their area in order to achieve the commercial development.

What you will do

To be successful in this role you should have excellent communication skills, wide knowledge of business functions, financial and budgeting skills and be a strong leader.

As a General Manager, your tasks are going to include the support of staff development, drive of sales and improvement of revenue, maintaining a great relationship with clients and enhancing the company's image.

Sales

• Grow sales and distribution of all the centers’ affiliated company product lines in the area
• Focus promotional efforts on point-of-purchase displays (vignettes and samples)
• Track competitor activity
• Manage key customers and local distributors in the area: planning, visits, relationship development
• Coordinate with the corporate office to market and co-advertise the brand throughout the region

Account Management

• Create and adhere to a yearly budget as it relates to expenses and revenue.
• Manage, monitor and evaluate the results of the center: degree of achievement of the planned goals (billing, overall efficiency, profitability by product, contained commercial segment, exposure outlets, etc.)

Management and Leadership

• Manage the sales teams of the locations assigned to this position
• Manage the relationship with regional fabricators and provide customer support
• Manage National Account relationships and compliance
• Responsible for leading by example to grow talent within the staff
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety procedures and safeguards are enforced among the sales team
• Maintain constant communication with Regional Director to support business
• Other duties as assigned

“Roles and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs; additional duties may be assigned without prior notice or consent.”

What you need to succeed

Professional Experience

Required

• 5+ years of sales experience
• 2+ years or more in the stone industry required
• 2+ years of experience in managing staff

Knowledge

Required

• CRM System

Desired

• Salesforce experience
• SAP or other Order Management program

Academic Background

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Desired

• Master’s degree

What we do offer

You will join a company:

• With an international mindset and presence in 100+ countries.
• With an amazing growth story, sustained by extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino®.
• In which you will be able to demonstrate your great sales set skills and grow your career in a challenging project.

Wage Range:

• The annual Starting salary for this position is between $130,000 – 140,000 annually + 30% bonus
• Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• This position is also eligible Potential Annual Award depending on individual performance and Company performance, in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.
• The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability and Basic Life and Supplemental Insurance. You will also be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) Retirement Plan, starting the first of the month.

Paid time off:

• Vacation time will be accrued monthly and will be subject to change per the Company’s policy updates. 5 days of sick time. Full-time employees will receive 2 floating holidays to use each year. If hired after July 1, employees receive 1 floating holiday to use for that calendar year.

The compensation and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

About Cosentino

At COSENTINO, our purpose is to inspire People through innovative and sustainable spaces. We are the world-leading producer of architectural and decorative surfaces. Our products are designed to provide innovative and functional solutions for either home and business spaces, such as Kitchen and Baths worktops, outdoor open spaces, facades, etc. Innovation, sustainability, functionality, and beauty describe our value proposition to the different market stakeholders and end Clients.www.cosentino.com

With a presence in more than 100 Countries and 5 continents, our business keeps growing consistently in all the geographies. as well as career opportunities for Talented people like you.

Cosentino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Cosentino is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cosentino are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Cosentino will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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