President

President

Seeking Toronto candidates open to relocating to Montreal, QC.

Our client is one of the largest wholesalers/distributors of equipment and tools in the automotive aftermarket sector in Europe and North America. They are seeking a President who will be responsible for the strategic direction and P&L accountability for the Canadian market.

This executive position, based in the Montreal area, is tasked with driving strategic development, business planning, and setting market objectives aligned with the current environment and projected conditions. This position is responsible for managing all business operations in Canada, ensuring financial stability and market growth through strategic leadership and effective operational execution.

The Canadian team comprises 70 employees across three offices: Montreal, Toronto, and Calgary.

Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic and operational planning initiatives, setting challenging yet realistic objectives for all Canadian business units.
• Take full responsibility for P&L performance in Canada, designing and executing strategies to enhance profitability and revenue growth.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on operational excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity, ensuring efficiency and exceptional outcomes at every level.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the finance team, adhering to and supporting global CFO directives while ensuring alignment.
• Act as the senior representative for the company in Canada, engaging in regulatory, public relations, and business meetings.
• Work closely with the CEO, CFO, and other key stakeholders to align Canadian operational priorities with the organization’s global goals.
• Facilitate monthly operational and strategic reviews with the board of directors, delivering updates, tracking progress, and setting strategic direction.
• Guarantee compliance with all Canadian legal and regulatory obligations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks to identify and address potential business risks in the Canadian market.
• Inspire, lead, and develop a results-driven leadership team of 10, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Manage all facets of the company’s Canadian operations, including Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Product Management, Pricing, Customer Service, Technical Services, Operations and Logistics, HR, IT, and Legal Services.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent is preferred.
• MUST be Bilingual French & English and willing to live in Montreal.
• Over 10+ years of proven executive leadership experience in a similar role, preferably within a multinational organization.
• More than 10 years of demonstrated success managing a wide range of business units and functions.
• Experience in automotive distribution is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of business operations, financial management, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of the regulatory and business environment in Canada.
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of effectively leading teams to execute significant corporate initiatives.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via this post, or by sending their resume to Ben Lamarche at blamarche@locksearchgroup.com.

Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted.

Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on client needs and candidate goals.

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