GENERAL SALES MANAGER, BC REGION

Vancouver, BC / Lower Mainland Area Backed by a fifth-generation family-owned company, our client is a leading distributor of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display equipment and materials, and packaging and facility supplies and equipment.
We’re based in Vaughan, Ontario, with 15 regional locations that include custom manufacturing facilities in Edmonton, Toronto and Winnipeg, as well as cash and carry locations, product showrooms and equipment demo sites.
We are currently looking for a General Sales Manager located in Vancouver, BC reporting to the Vice-President Commercial Print.

POSITION SUMMARY

The General Sales Manager is responsible for providing sales management leadership and direction to branch/division management, employees, customers, and suppliers. Responsibilities include operating as a profit centre in accordance with corporate policies, specifically focused on profit and return-on-investment objectives. In addition, the position provides direction in sales strategies, distribution operations and service activities. The General Sales Manager is responsible for branch/division employee relations to ensure harmonious, trained and service-oriented employees focused on branch/division goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in a business-related field
• Strong knowledge of paper manufacturing and distribution, printing processes, customer buying behaviors, and market dynamics.
• Knowledge and understanding of graphic products, sign and display or industrial packaging supplies is a strong asset
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a sales management capacity
• Experience and education in financial management, distribution, asset management, sales, and marketing
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient in using MS Office
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong decision making and implementation abilities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed and self-motivated; and
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Highly detail-oriented, able to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $135,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Sales management: 5 years (required)
• printing or paper industry: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details