Regional Vice-President

REGIONAL VP - SALES & DISTRIBUTION

Gentek is a leading manufacturer and distributor for aluminum/vinyl siding, windows, and other exterior home improvement products. We stretch across Canada, providing exceptional customer service from coast to coast. We recognize that an organization is only as great as its employees, and, for this reason we pride ourselves in providing safe and positive work environments where employees can develop rewarding careers.

As the Regional VP for our Western region (AB, BC, SK), you are an essential member of the Gentek team. You are a self-starter who wants to actively and directly impact the SALES AND OPERATIONS of the business segment you are responsible for. We get that. We like that. The ideal candidate will reside in one of the listed provinces.

At Gentek, we recognize the effort our employees put in each day to make sure business runs smoothly and our customers are satisfied. For these reasons, we are proud to provide our staff with some fantastic perks. These include, and are certainly not limited to:

• A competitive base salary.
• Straight weekdays, so you get the weekends to yourself to unwind and do the things you love!
• An attractive incentive compensation plan that increases as you hit then exceed your sales and targets.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Savings plan with company matched contributions.
• A company vehicle, laptop, and phone.
• An awesome team and a welcoming environment!

Responsibilities

Profitable Sales Growth

• Achieve sales target. Create and implement sales strategies that drive sales growth beyond targets.
• Partner directly with and conduct normal business development activity with customers as appropriate for relationship enhancement, connectivity to market, escalated issues.
• Access, understand, and leverage data efficiently and take appropriate action to react to sales indicators and revise action/activity as appropriate.

Operational Excellence

• Understand and follow without exception, all laws, regulations, and internal policies related to Managerial responsibilities.
• Understand and support all company procedures established for branch operational procedures.
• Access and understand data and KPI's to maintain performance standards or meet objectives, and to pursue efficiency and cost improvement opportunities.
• Accurately complete and closely monitor and manage accurate time & attendance records and associated labour costs.

Employee Performance Management & Development

• Use 1 year plan to establish connectivity in branch goals and individual employee goals.
• Complete meaningful & timely employee evaluations in accordance with PMP program.
• Support OTR process with objective evaluations and employee development plans.

Leadership

• Adhere to Code of Conduct and all company policies.
• Lead by example. Project valued behaviours in all interactions with customers, suppliers, and employees.

Business Strategy

• Analyze data and other market and industry intelligence to determine appropriate reaction within established authority on levers including staffing levels, discretionary spending including responsible T&E expenses, inventory levels etc.
• Analyze data, establish business case and present proposals for ideas or plans beyond authority to Sr. VP. Related to overall business strategy, product requests, branch locations, and other tools required to support business.

Qualifications:

Educational/Experience/Skill

• Experience in management role preferably in distribution and or sales setting
• Building products experience an asset - technical background
• Financial acumen with working knowledge of P&L's
• Post-secondary education - preferably business or management related
• Computer proficiency - Microsoft office, excel, AS 400, Powerpoint
• Strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills required for internal and external contacts. i.e. professionalism, tact, courtesy, coaching/training
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Behavioural/Mental/Physical Effort

• Natural dispositions should include high dominance and highly influential and low steadiness (for ability to multi-task)
• Poise under pressure in fast-paced environment when dealing with employee and customer issues
• Sporadic mid-stress level related to multi-tasking and management of escalated customer or employee situations
• Comfortable office environment
• Regular travel required for customer interaction and company meetings
• No physical exertion
• Dexterity and coordination required for computer use and vehicle operation

Aptitude

• Reasoning and Judgement - hold information and solve problems
• Perceptual Speed - in recognizing detail including error/accuracy
• Numeracy - comfort with quantitative concepts, handling numbers - i.e. cash, inventory etc.

Gentek is growing, come grow with us! If this ad speaks to you and you recognize yourself in the traits and abilities listed, please apply today. We look forward to having you a part of the Gentek team. Accommodations available upon request.