Ottawa - General Manager

6 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Swish Maintenance Limited Full time

We are SWISH
We are people like you. Everyday our team members provide expert solutions in spaces all across Canada. Together, we build a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future.
We are currently looking for a General Manager to lead our Barrie branch.

**The Role of General Manager**:
The General Manager is responsible for leading the branch, establishing operating performance, setting goals, objectives and expectations and successfully executing the company’s Strategic Plan. The General Manager is responsible for achieving the branch’s sales targets and profit margins, working closely with the sales and support teams in order to coach them to a high standard of sales skill and product knowledge. The individual in this role is directly involved in bid/RFP strategy, overseeing key account renewals and negotiations, strategic price increases and maintaining top level relationships with strategic customers.

**Location**: Barrie, Ontario

**Reports to**: Chief Operating Officer

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Driving the sustainable, profitable growth of the branch (top and bottom line) in both the traditional core businesses and in new areas and geographies
- Effectively develop and lead the Sales team
- Ensure the branch is able and equipped to perform at the highest possible levels by following the Company’s policies, processes, disciplines and accountabilities
- Ensure all Operating and Sales processes are fully and effectively implemented
- Maintain the highest professional standards with respect to accounting, budgeting and cash flow
- Ensure effective financial systems and reporting disciplines are followed
- Ensure the Branch can benefit from the best talent it is able to attract and that Employee Engagement, Satisfaction and Capability are the focus

**Recommended Qualifications**:
**Experience**:

- Proven Sales and Business Development credentials
- 5-10 years of experience in managing the P & L of a growth-oriented business
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
- Strong leadership ability to motivate, train and manage for results
- Ability to develop various market, sales and customer growth strategies along with plans
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Proven organization and multitasking skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities

**Education**:

- University/College graduate in - Business, Sales/Marketing, or equivalent experience

Travel
- Frequent travel

As part of the Swish family you will receive;
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Extended Health & Dental Care
- Employee Assistance program
- RRSP & DPSP
- Competitive Performance-based Incentive
- Paid time off

Swish is an equal opportunity employer, offering an above average compensation and benefit package, as well as excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement with a growing CANADIAN company.

Swish Maintenance Limited is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources.

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