Location: Toronto (remote), Ontario
Vacancy: This posting is for a currently open position.
Target salary: 100k + performance bonus
COMPANY PROFILE
Lead, grow, and make your mark.
Our client, a private management and investment firm that partners with management teams to drive long-term growth and operational excellence, is seeking a bold General Manager for one of their organizations- a pioneering air filtration solutions company in the GTA. Known for innovation and a customer-focused approach, the company offers a high-energy, growth-driven environment where ambitious leaders can thrive. Joining this team means shaping the company’s future, expanding its reach, and making a lasting impact in a vital industry.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The future General Manager will lead a growing air filtration sales and distribution business, driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and customer expansion. You will shape strategy, optimize day-to-day operations, and foster strong client relationships, leveraging your technical sales expertise to make a measurable impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive growth: Develop and execute a bold sales strategy that accelerates revenue, delights customers, and expands the client base in the air filtration industry.
- Spot opportunities: Identify new markets, product lines, and strategic partnerships to broaden the company’s reach and strengthen its portfolio.
- Lead operations: Oversee sales, distribution, inventory, and logistics to ensure peak efficiency and exceptional customer experience.
- Manage finances: Own budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance to maximize profitability and business health.
- Report and strategize: Keep the President informed with insightful performance updates, projections, and strategic recommendations.
- Ensure compliance: Maintain strict adherence to industry regulations, safety standards, and local/provincial laws.
- Build relationships: Cultivate strong, lasting partnerships with key clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
- Shape the brand: Lead marketing initiatives and position the company as a top player in the market.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 10 years of technical sales experience in air filtration or a related field.
- Engineering Technologist, Polytechnic Diploma, or equivalent technical education is a strong asset.
- Experience in sales, distribution, logistics, or HVAC/filtration industries is highly desirable.
- Solid financial acumen with hands-on P&L management experience.
- Proven track record of driving substantial revenue growth.
- Exceptional strategic planning and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, inventory management tools, and business software.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at high-stakes decision-making.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
This role is ideal for a visionary, ambitious leader ready to seize a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing organization- modernizing operations, leading a seasoned team, and shaping strategic direction. You will oversee the business with the support of a collaborative ownership group and a highly knowledgeable network of leadership peers. Interested?
Please send your resume to lead executive search consultant, Charles Warren, by selecting the Submit option and following the required steps.
The employer may use AI-assisted tools during the screening of applicants.
Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
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