General Manager, Saskatchewan

Facility Location
- Saskatoon

Work Location
- Posting Locations - Saskatoon; Moose Jaw; Regina; Winnipeg; Yorkton

Department - West OU Office

Job Function - Sales and Marketing

Employee Type - Regular Employee FT Salaried

Shift/Hours
- **About This Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Vice President, Operating Unit, the General Manager is responsible for leading the Market Unit Field Sales and Distribution Centre Operations teams. The General Manager develops, leads and executes strategic plans to achieve the performance targets (Financial, Operational, Sales, and Service). They will also lead, direct and coach management teams to implement Sales and Field Operation strategies, as well as execute tactics and achieve business unit goals. They are responsible for the execution of National and Regional customer programs, and own relationships with local customers.

**Responsibilities**:
**Develops & Inspires Diverse & High-Performing Teams**:

- Provide direction and guidance to Sales and the Field Operations organization
- Coach and develop talent within their organization to ensure a sustainable pipeline of future talent Advance a high performing and inclusive culture consistent with our Mission, Vision and Values
- Partner with stakeholders including the Manufacturing and local union leadership to coordinate, align and advance a unified agenda for the Market Unit (MU). This will include active participation on the site Steering Committee

**Achieves Excellence and a World Class Cost Structure**:

- Develop strategies, tactics and measures to achieve the Market Unit Business Plan including all Financial, Operational and Customer Service targets
- Effectively translate Market Unit goals and targets to all levels of the organization ensuring alignment on relevant performance data
- Ensure the alignment and implementation of National Customer and Service agreement initiatives within their MU
- Direct the execution of sales initiatives for the Field Sales Team in all local, regional and national assigned accounts
- Work with the Operating Unit (OU) Account Management Team to build strong relationships with key customers/suppliers that result in positive win-win solutions
- Maintain and build relationships as a brand ambassador for Coke Canada in the local market with municipal government and industries by partnering with business / trade / industry groups
- Sustain a consistent, long-term vision through continuous process improvement

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. A degree in Commerce or Business is preferred
- Proven ability to develop talent and build high performing teams
- Proven track record of large Profit & Loss (P&L) management and advanced financial acumen
- A proven track record of collaboration with stakeholders resulting in the achievement of business goals Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic and tactical plans through their team, cross functional, and third-party stakeholders (customers, allied partners, and other constituents)
- Strong change leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage change

**About Us: Proudly Canadian and Independently Owned, We are Coke Canada**

**Important**

All offers of employment at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (“Coke Canada Bottling”) are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and drivers abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns in regards to this once you are contacted for further consideration.