About the Opportunity

Join a global leader in building materials and high-performance construction systems as the General Manager for their Canadian operations. In this pivotal role, you will guide a motivated sales organization, refine distribution strategies across the country, and drive market expansion in alignment with the company’s strategic priorities.

You will work closely with cross-functional partners across North America, leading a high-performance team in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment rooted in long-term growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape national strategy within a world-class organization known for its technical excellence, customer-centric culture, and commitment to sustainable building solutions.

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What’s in it for You

You will join a culture that values entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers broad exposure across sales, operations, finance and strategy while giving you the autonomy to lead and innovate. You’ll be supported by a seasoned executive team, access to robust professional development resources, and the opportunity to directly influence market growth nationwide.

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Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead and develop a national sales team, hiring, coaching and mentoring team members to meet both individual and organizational goals.
• You’ll implement structured performance management and personalized coaching plans to strengthen capability and drive results.
• You’ll refine and expand national distribution, identifying strong partners, addressing performance gaps, and executing quarterly business reviews.
• You’ll oversee strategic resource management, ensuring budgets, tools and technology are effectively allocated and used to maximize profitability.
• You’ll manage communication between sales teams, distributors and senior leadership, ensuring alignment on policies, pricing and market strategy.
• You’ll travel as needed across Canada and internationally to support team development, distribution relationships and market expansion.

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Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive sales and/or sales leadership experience in the construction or building materials sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, sales and marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading national sales teams and optimizing channel distribution strategies.
• Strong understanding of sales, marketing, finance and construction industry operations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM tools.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a results-driven environment, bringing creativity, strategy and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work fully on site in Toronto and travel within Canada 

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Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.