Business Unit Manager, Flooring

Jump Recruitment is currently seeking highly motivated candidates for the position of Business Unit Manager, Flooring for our client, Steers Distribution.  This is a full-time permanent position located in Mount Pearl, NL.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

With roots dating back to 1870, Steers Distribution Limited is a proud indigenous-owned distribution business head quartered in Corner Brook with distribution centres in Corner Brook, NL and Mount Pearl, NL.  Steers Distribution Limited has earned its positive reputation because we go out of our way to provide truly exceptional service to each of our customers. We understand that your needs can change last minute, and we’re ready to adapt our services quickly to ensure your success. For more information please visit: https://www.steers.ca/

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the President, the Business Unit Manager, Flooring is a strategic thinker, a strong operational manager, and restless competitor, that will flourish in the opportunity to lead the growth and expansion of the Flooring business of Steers Distribution Limited. You will lead a well-established province-wide flooring team that’s enthusiastic about its past successes and excited about growth opportunities that lie ahead. The Business Unit Manager, Flooring will take a hands-on approach to leading the company’s flooring business unit.  You will implement the company’s strategic plans, strengthen our distribution network, and build customer, trade, and supplier relationships. You will be a key architect of new product introduction and market entry plans, develop our product line-up, attract, direct, encourage and retain talented people in sales, customer service and operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the senior management group in the strategic plan development in order to make significant impact and contribute to the growth of the business.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals for the flooring division.
• Stay updated on Industry trends, market dynamics, and customer preferences to identify opportunities for growth and product enhancement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts and customer, trade, and supplier relationships ensuring satisfaction with our products and services.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to optimize cost efficiency and revenue generation.
• Foster a collaborative and high performing team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in business, sales, or related field.
• Experience in wholesale and distribution and/or the floor covering industry considered an asset.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive results and make informed decisions.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and profitability targets.
• Proficiency and understanding of business and financial objectives.

If you are a critical thinker, communicate effectively, exude people skills,

and are prepared to meet the challenges as outlined, apply in strictest confidence today!

For more information, please reach out to:

Krista Tapper, Senior HR Consultant | krista@highertalent.ca

Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca

At Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities Jump Recruitment and the organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodations they may need during the recruitment process.

This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.