Director of Sales, Retail

Location: Hybrid in GTA or London, ON

About Us

TalentHunt Inc. is a North American premiere talent management and recruitment solutions provider for established and growth stage companies. We help candidates figure out the next challenge that fits their professional and personal growth plans and match them with exciting and very rewarding opportunities with leading companies across the globe.

Our Client

Our client is one of the biggest Canadian manufacturers serving the building materials and home improvement industry.

What will you do?

• Spearhead the development and implementation of innovative sales strategies to stay ahead of the competition, considering current and future market conditions.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key clients to identify growth areas, address any challenges, and develop long-term business plans.
• Create and execute comprehensive plans for each client that align product and service offerings with their specific needs, aiming to achieve business goals.
• Apply data-driven insights to foster growth and solve complex problems.
• Cultivate a collaborative atmosphere within the organization, working closely with various departments to achieve business objectives and provide excellent service.
• Lead and inspire your team, promoting engagement and high performance.
• Ensure superior service levels and seamless execution.
• Oversee inventory planning, manage fill-rate performance, and optimize inventory levels through accurate forecasting.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies for various distribution channels.
• Create and manage budgets that support business goals, ensuring projects stay on track financially and in terms of deadlines.
• Set clear performance standards, promote accountability, and ensure consistent delivery.

Who are you?

• 10+ years of sales experience, ideally in the building materials industry or consumer goods industry.
• Proven track record of leading a team including coaching, mentoring and developing high performers.
• Proven track record of having successfully grown revenue consistently in key retail accounts and big box stores.
• Having an existing network of contacts to tap into a huge asset to hit the ground running.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field is a strong asset.

If you’re interested, please send your resume to Paul Huffman at paul@talenthunt.ca