Executive Director of Operations

2 weeks ago


Duncan, Canada People First Solutions Full time
About Us

At People First Solutions, we strive to be the most reliable and knowledgeable source for equipment, parts, and service on Vancouver Island. Our dedication to excellence has earned us an authorized sales and service Kubota dealership.

The Role

We are seeking a proven leader with excellent communication skills and a background in sales, inventory control, and people management to fill the position of Executive Director of Operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the overall operation of our company in Duncan and Courtney, BC.

Your primary objectives will include:

  1. Maintaining strong business acumen and leveraging above-average emotional intelligence to inspire a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven culture.
  2. Monitoring inventory levels and customer profitability, while being a proven sales leader with exceptional people skills.
  3. Fostering a sales culture that values transparency, accountability, excellence, customer service, and customer satisfaction.
  4. Holding people accountable, providing coaching and training to employees when needed, reading people below the surface.
  5. Maintaining consistent interaction with the team, evaluating ongoing employee performance, and coordinating annual review and appraisal programs.
  6. Setting expectations for the team and gaining buy-in for continually improving systems and processes, ability to get things done in order of priority.
  7. Demonstrating confidence when making decisions with a proven aptitude for being detail-oriented.
  8. Understanding the ERP system, analyzing productivity, and setting performance goals that meet revenue and cost targets.
  9. Overseeing and implementing an inventory strategy that meets seasonal demands.
  10. Leading the development and implementation of distribution practices, focusing on continuous improvement.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • A 5-10 year track record of success with progressive career experience within a distribution environment.
  • A hands-on leadership approach with 5+ years in a leadership role, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit, being ambitious and competitive, demonstrating energy and a sense of urgency in executing day-to-day responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of operations including finance, sales, inventory management, and human resources, a true generalist.
  • Superior excel skills, comfortable with pivot tables, able to analyze, interpret, and act on data gathered from the ERP system.
  • Strong negotiation and follow-up skills, attending to the needs of the customer.
  • A natural relationship builder who brings creative thinking and a can-do attitude.
  • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
Estimated Salary

$85,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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