Regional Growth & Operations Leader

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety first culture

Competitive wages & bonuses

Company vehicle, phone & laptop

Job summary

Stephenson’s Rental Services, a Canadian-owned leader in equipment rental with operations across Ontario, Alberta and Quebec, seeks a Regional Development Manager to lead Southwestern Ontario branches with full P&L accountability.

You’ll guide branch managers, drive profitable growth and identify new markets—from greenfield openings to acquisitions—and shape regional strategy while building strong teams across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• G Class Driver’s license with clean abstract.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably in a rental environment.
• Minimum of 5 years managing people.
• Strong problem-solving skills and managing employee relations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Dashboards and RMUI/TMS/WSS software.

Responsibilities

• Direct and provide support for all operations under their control by monitoring performance and guiding managers in the achievement of current business goals.
• Accountable for and directs the regional business to maximize its profitable growth and return on investment.
• Develop the region’s annual business plan for approval and provide full details related to operating facilities, store openings and capital acquisitions and ensure it is followed through to completion.
• Provides the necessary management and leadership to the region’s branches with full P&L accountability for their performance.
• Coordinate regional activities with the VP Operations to ensure the necessary services and support are available.
• Foster cost effectiveness for the operation of the branches under their direct control.
• Provide quarterly analysis and report on the region’s performance against budget.
• Provide action plans for corrective initiatives to improve performance in partnership with the Sales Directors.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to coordinate efforts with respect to Company sales and marketing initiatives.
• In partnership with the Sales Directors, review sales call plans and results to ensure overall objectives are achieved.
• Analyze sales opportunities to determine their viability and make recommendations on course of action.
• Design and implement business plans for new opportunities to ensure the identified growth and profit is achieved.
• Determine and apply the appropriate internal resources required to foster the synergies required to capitalize on the strategic opportunities identified.
• Contribute to corporate strategic planning exercises.
• Identify, create and develop profitable strategic alliances with business partners
• Identify acquisition targets and make recommendations on course of action
• Develop business plans and manage the integration of acquisitions into the region
• Discuss and help formulate plans for the development of employees with Human Resources
• Present and recommend staffing requirements to Human Resources

Skills

Leadership

P&L accountability

Strategic planning

MS Office / Dashboards

RMUI/TMS/WSS software

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Tools

RMUI/TMS/WSS software

Job description

Stephenson’s Rental Services, a Canadian-owned leader in equipment rental with operations across Ontario, Alberta and Quebec, seeks a Regional Development Manager to lead Southwestern Ontario branches with full P&L accountability.

You’ll guide branch managers, drive profitable growth and identify new markets—from greenfield openings to acquisitions—and shape regional strategy while building strong teams across multiple locations.