General Manager, Kingston

Facility and Work Location - Kingston, On-site - >Initial Posting Close Date: July 16th 2025 **About This Opportunity**: Reporting to the Vice President, Central Operating Unit, the General Manager Kingston Market Unit is responsible for leading the 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**: - Builds and delivers Kingston Market Unit strategies and manages a clear set of measurable objectives aligned with Coke Canada’s three-year growth strategy (Route 26) - Fosters an inclusive team and culture that delivers results through a growth and entrepreneurial mindset - “acts like an owner” - Manages a team of 5 direct reports and oversees the hiring, development planning, engagement, performance management and terminations within the Market Unit - Develops high performing and diverse teams, supports development programs & succession plans, and connects talent across all levels of the organization - Delivers results through full responsibility of the P&L for the Market Unit, collaborating with channel teams and lean center support functions as necessary to stay on plan - Oversees and ensures implementation of consistent processes that enable organizational effectiveness to drive productivity Enables the execution of Coke Canada’s commercial strategy by identifying marketplace opportunities, barriers, and threats, and leveraging cross-category insights to drive growth and defend share - Responsible for Market Unit forecasting accuracy - Responsible for facility compliance standards and creates a safe environment for all employees - Builds strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and community partners that result in win-win solutions - Supports & communicates the company’s commitments to diversity and inclusion, sustainability and making a positive difference in our communities **Qualifications**: **Education & Experience** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain Management or another related field - Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience managing in both unionized and non-unionized environments - Proven track record of large P&L management and advanced financial acumen - Evidence of developing and implementing industry-leading best practices - Demonstrated ability to facilitate cultural or transformational change, leading multiple activities or projects simultaneously **Skills** - Big picture thinker who can craft a strategy and translate the vision into clear and realistic actions and accountabilities - Superior ability to influence, lead, engage and build consensus across various levels of leaders and individual contributors on the team - Deep caring for people, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to inspire and mobilize a highly diverse team - Superior ability to effectively communicate to audiences and at all levels of the organization - Strong business acumen & financial management experience - with a full understanding of P&L, budgets and operating costs - Customer focused with proven relationship building strengths #CBSAS #LI-IM1 **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.