Managing Director - Canada

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Managing Director to lead and grow operations in Canada. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, fostering key partnerships, and driving profitability through effective sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in sales leadership within the agricultural machinery sector, showcasing skills in relationship management and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales leadership in industrial/agricultural machinery.
• Strong background in farming or ag equipment industries.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and drive sales growth.
• Oversee P&L responsibility and manage external stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborate with headquarters on sales and marketing strategies.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Negotiation

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Job description

MANAGING DIRECTOR - CANADA

Grasslands Recruitment Specialists has been retained to recruit a Managing Director to lead the organization’s strategic direction, operations, administration, and sales efforts in Canada. This leadership role will oversee the development and execution of a go-to-market strategy, strengthen existing distribution partnerships, expand market channels, and drive overall profitability.

Do you have the leadership and commercial acumen to drive both sales growth and profitability while inspiring a high-performing team?

Are you a strategic thinker and relationship-builder who thrives on creating innovative solutions, developing sales programs, and engaging stakeholders at all levels?

Are you fluent in French and English?

If so, read on!

ABOUT GRASSLANDS RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS

We are a recruiting and executive search firm that has been connecting Canadian agriculture since 1996. With over 85 years of combined experience in the industry, we provide specialized recruiting services for our clients. Our focus is to find the best candidate for our clients and the perfect opportunity for career seekers. As a search firm, we have dedicated our resources to being an integral part of the continued growth and diversity of the Canadian agricultural economy. Our team is strategically placed throughout the Canadian labor market- understanding the needs of national and international agribusiness employers.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

This family-owned company is an internationally recognized leader in professional arable farming, offering powerful, versatile, and high-quality equipment for soil cultivation, seeding, and crop protection. Its focus is on developing innovative solutions that help farmers meet the global challenge of feeding the world.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR

The Managing Director holds full P&L responsibility and provides strategic, operational, and sales leadership for the organization, with a strong focus on achieving growth and profitability targets. You will be involved in close collaboration with headquarters in Germany to execute agreed-upon sales and marketing strategies, oversee dealer development and management, and ensure alignment across financial, administrative, and sales functions. You will represent the company to all external stakeholders, leads and supports the sales team in meeting performance objectives, manages staffing and recruitment, and ensures compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and dealer agreements. Additionally, you will foster a high-performance culture, enhance internal processes, and drive customer engagement through product launches, trade events, and strategic dealer relationships.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is an office and field-based position.

AM I A GOOD FIT FOR THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?

Ideal Candidates will have:

• 10+ years of successful sales leadership in industrial or agricultural machinery, with experience driving deals and negotiating pricing through direct and dealer channels.
• Strong background in farming, construction, or ag equipment industries, with proven dealer relationship management; specific ag equipment experience is a strong asset.
• Solid technical aptitude paired with excellent communication and intercultural skills.
• Proven ability to build deep customer relationships that drive sales and revenue growth.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, both nationally and internationally.
• Skilled in developing strategies and translating them into actionable, results-driven plans.
• International experience, ideally with a European company or in an intercultural environment.

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Managing Director position, please click on 'APPLY' and follow the self-serve application process or email your resume to [e-mail]

Questions may be addressed in confidence to Blair Clark at [phone].

Individuals who hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Canadian Residency need only apply. As per Grasslands Group of Companies Privacy Policy, your personal information will be kept in complete confidence.

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