Vice President, General Manager

About the Company

Leading toy & educational products company

Industry

Consumer Goods

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1932

Employees

10,001+

Categories
Toys
Education
Consumer Discretionary
Consumer Goods
Blocks and Building Kits
Consumer Goods and Services
Toys and Games
Enterprise Software

Specialties
lego bricks
educational concepts
consumer experiences
digital play experiences
learning-through-play
creativity
and imagination

Business Classifications
E-Commerce
B2C

About the Role

The Company is in search of a General Manager for its Canadian operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and executing the strategic direction of the business, with a focus on driving sustainable growth and enhancing customer and consumer engagement.

This role requires a leader with a robust commercial acumen, capable of meeting local financial targets and fostering profitable growth through strategic relationships. The General Manager will also be at the forefront of digital transformation,



leading the market in e-commerce expansion, and will play a key role in the Americas leadership team, contributing to the development of the 3-year strategic plan and leading market-wide transformation projects.

Applicants for the General Manager position at the company should possess a proven track record in general management, with a solid background in sales, particularly in consumer products, lifestyle, FMCG, fashion, or consumer-focused e-commerce.
Global experience and a deep understanding of digital transformation are essential. The role demands an inspiring leader with a growth mindset, capable of building and leading high-performing teams, and with the ability to influence and manage stakeholders effectively.

The General Manager will also be responsible for advancing the team's people and culture agenda, with an emphasis on succession planning, capability building, inclusion, and team development.

Functions
Operations

📌 Vice President, General Manager Markham
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📍 Markham