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Niagara Falls
13 Aug
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Niagara Falls
A well-established Canadian manufacturer of packaged concrete, mortar, and cement products is searching for a General Manager to own the P&L; of the entire business and drive margin growth. This company has a loyal customer base across 250+ independent retailers and is looking for a commercial leader and operator who can be on site in the Niagara region. We are searching for a sales leader to lead the next chapter — someone who will drive revenue growth, build structure, and execute a 3-5 year plan designed to innovate around the customer and drive business value.
Top-line growth is the primary engine: through deeper penetration of existing accounts, new channel development, and an expanded product suite. Backed by a family office, the company has made significant capital investments in its facility and is well-positioned to grow — both through its current product line and by thinking creatively about what comes next. Be present — on site five days a week, visibly leading the team Assess the organization: people, processes, customers, contracts, supply chain, and production Identify the highest-leverage commercial and operational gaps and begin addressing them Complete a thorough analysis of operations and commercial performance; Drive early wins in customer retention, account growth, cost efficiency, and operational throughput Own the P&L; — revenue, margins, cost structure, and EBITDA performance Lead topline growth — own the commercial agenda alongside or in place of the Director of Business Development: key accounts, pricing, channel expansion, and new product launches Represent the business with key customers, suppliers,
and stakeholders You are a commercially-driven operator — someone who has grown revenue and run a business, not just managed a plant.
You understand what drives customers to buy and how to build lasting channel relationships. A track record of growing revenue — through new customers, new channels, or new products ~10-20 years of progressive sales, general management, or operations experience — ideally spanning both commercial and manufacturing functions ~ Experience building structure in a founder-led or entrepreneurial environment ~ Comfort working across procurement, supply chain, production, and commercial functions ~ Experience managing or building a sales team, or directly owning key account relationships Background in building materials, concrete, packaging, food manufacturing, or adjacent categories Exposure to channel development — retail, distribution, or commercial/industrial Commercial Drive — hungry to grow the top line; knows how to develop customer relationships, open doors, and close knows which customers, products, and initiatives drive the most revenue and value does not manage from a distance The role is based full-time at the company’s Niagara-region facility. Five days per week in office is a requirement — with some flexibility of course — this business is built on presence and relationships.
Candidates located within reasonable commuting distance of the Niagara Region, or those willing to relocate, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Performance bonus: 30-40% of base, tied to business outcomes Future equity / profit participation opportunity for the right candidate #
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