21 Oct
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CooperVision
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Richmond Hill
21 Oct
CooperVision
Richmond Hill
Job Description At Cooper Vision, a business unit of Cooper Companies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Richmond Hill, ON and is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Job Summary The role is responsible for driving the sustainable growth and long-term success of the Canadian business. Reporting to the President, Americas Commercial, the Country Manager develops and executes strategies that enhance revenue growth, profitability, market share, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction while fostering a high-performing, customer-centric culture. The role identifies opportunities to strengthen Cooper Vision's market position, promotes operational excellence, and delivers business results aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
Responsibilities Develop and execute annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-range strategic plans to achieve financial and business objectives.
Maintain accountability for financial performance through effective planning, forecasting, and operational controls.
Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities, including recent markets, distribution channels, partnerships, and commercial initiatives.
Lead the development and execution of sales, marketing, and business development plans to support sustainable growth.
Negotiate and manage key commercial contracts and business agreements.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, governance, quality, and business ethics requirements.
Foster employee engagement, talent development, and wellness initiatives in partnership with Human Resources.
Provide timely market insights and demand forecasts to support product planning and supply requirements.
Establish strong partnerships with Supply Chain, Operations, RAQA, and R&D; to align commercial priorities with operational capabilities and customer needs.
Define market requirements and ensure appropriate support, resources, and programs are in place to achieve business objectives.
Collaborate with global and regional teams to ensure effective execution of commercial strategies and initiatives.
Champion the effective use of Professional Affairs resources to enhance product knowledge, clinical expertise, and customer education.
Execute Professional & Academic Affairs and Myopia Management strategies in alignment with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.
Enhance Cooper Vision's market position through excellent customer experience, product value, service, and supply reliability.
Ensure effective service delivery from global support functions to meet business needs.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, industry developments, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making.
Oversee country reporting, business communications, and performance management processes.
Navigate regional, channel, customer, and language complexities across the Canadian market.
Exercise sound business judgment and decision-making authority across the Canadian P&L; and associated commercial functions.
Travel Requirements Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Regular travel within Canada to support customers, employees, and business operations across multiple provinces.
Travel is expected to represent approximately 30% of working time, depending on business needs.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated executive leadership capability with the ability to inspire, influence, and lead through change.
Strong commercial acumen with expertise in sales, marketing, business development, and strategic planning.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and partnerships across all levels of the organization.
Strong financial acumen, including experience interpreting business performance metrics and managing P&L; outcomes.
Sound understanding of legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance principles relevant to commercial operations.
Ability to lead through complexity, balance competing priorities, and make effective decisions in a dynamic business environment.
Strategic and customer-focused mindset, with the ability to identify market opportunities and translate insights into business results.
Work Environmen
📌 Country manager, canada (Richmond Hill)
🏢 CooperVision
📍 Richmond Hill