Managing Director

Managing Director / Integrator at a Fast Growing Company (As Seen on Dragon's Den)

Full-Time, Permanent | Hybrid | Reports to Owners | $135,000.00 - $250,000 OTE CAD per year

About Bunkie Life

At Bunkie Life, we’re more than a manufacturer of small cabin kits — we help families across North America create space for connection, play, and lifelong memories.

Our easy-to-assemble bunkie kits allow our clients to build their dream retreats in a single weekend, fostering connection and togetherness.

As a growing leader in our industry, we’re committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and unforgettable client experiences. Join our team and be part of a mission rooted in creativity, quality, and family values—where the work you do truly makes a difference for the families we serve, alongside a team that genuinely cares.

Our values:

All In

Authentic & Real

Permission to Play

Go-Getter

Humble

Requirements About the Role

You will be the person who runs the business day-to-day — leading our leadership team, building systems, and turning vision into execution.

Your Focus:

Lead and coach department heads (Factory Production, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales)

Run L10 meetings and create clear priorities and scorecards

Solve cross-department challenges quickly and calmly

Build scalable systems for sustainable growth

Keep everyone on the same page and accountable to results

Travel periodically to our Tennessee facility to support operations and cross-border alignment

Reporting directly to ownership, the Managing Director (Integrator Role) will be deeply involved in both high-level strategy and day-to-day execution. You’ll lead with a hands‑on approach—rolling up your sleeves to improve processes, strengthen teams, and implement scalable systems that support sustainable growth across North America.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with a proven track record in business transformation, operational excellence, and strategic execution. You have a history of leading teams through growth and change, building alignment between vision and execution, and ensuring that operational performance supports long-term business goals.

Who You Are

You’ve helped a company grow from ~$15M to $50M+

You’ve led senior teams and driven results through accountability

You’re structured, calm, and great at solving complex problems

You thrive in entrepreneurial environments

You’re a values-driven leader who brings authenticity, humility, and a strong sense of purpose to everything you do. You naturally embody Bunkie Life’s core values—approaching challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a bias for action.

You’re both strategic and hands‑on: equally comfortable setting direction and rolling up your sleeves to make progress with your team. You thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid environment where communication, trust, and initiative are key. You’re proactive, resourceful, and always looking for ways to simplify, improve, and scale.

You believe that great leadership means empowering others, building trust, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. You value clear communication, enjoy developing people and processes, and know how to balance big-picture strategy with operational excellence.

Most importantly, you care deeply about your work and the people you work with. You’re energized by growth, motivated by impact, and excited about helping scale a purpose-driven company that’s changing how families connect.

If you screamed "Heck yes" to the above, we'd love to hear from you. Get a feel for what we're about by checking us out on our website and social media channels and make sure you watch our pitch on Dragon's Den ( ).

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Growth

Lead the development and execution of strategic plans that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Identify and pursue new market opportunities, partnerships, and service innovations across North America.

Ensure alignment and integration across departments to maximize efficiency, collaboration, and competitiveness.

Develop and oversee annual operating plans, budgets, and performance targets that align with company goa