Regional Market General Manager - Operations & Growth

Interstate Batteries; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead company-owned distributorships, driving profitability and operational efficiency. You will oversee P&L, budgeting, inventory, and debt collection while developing strategies to grow market share across the region.

You will partner with sales and enterprise teams to implement initiatives, monitor metrics, and coach staff to achieve excellence in customer satisfaction and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years proven managerial experience is required.
• Previous experience in a Warehouse or Distribution environment a plus.
• Knowledge of battery or automotive systems a plus.
• Strong Communication – both oral and written.
• Detail oriented - Pays careful attention to details.
• Plans and organizes - establishes and follows through on priorities.
• Managing Performance – takes responsibility for team members' performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and budget performance for the operation.
• Review, monitor and analyze weekly scorecard and monthly financials to identify variances and implement actions.
• Actively manage AR to maintain acceptable levels.
• Develop and implement action plans for accounts with unacceptable AR balances.
• Participate in developing annual operation budget.
• Manage inventory to align with selling activity and optimize levels.
• Identify root causes of inventory deviation and implement corrective actions.
• Manage Dealer Inventory Optimization (DIO) for maximum sales efficiency.
• Communicate Enterprise initiatives, IoT goals and regional objectives to operation staff.
• Provide regular performance reviews and development for operation staff.
• Hire and promote individuals based on defined competencies.
• Ensure data integrity in reporting systems and compliance with SOPs.
• Support Enterprise initiatives from other business units.

Skills

People management

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Planning & organizing

Results oriented

Entrepreneurial orientation

Initiative

Battery industry knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Interstate Batteries is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead company-owned distributorships, driving profitability and operational efficiency. You will oversee P&L, budgeting, inventory, and debt collection while developing strategies to grow market share across the region.

You will partner with sales and enterprise teams to implement initiatives, monitor metrics, and coach staff to achieve excellence in customer satisfaction and process improvement.