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Position Summary
Reporting to the President of BNI Canada, the Managing Director (MD) plays a delicate balance between the manager and inspiring visionary for the region. The MD is also responsible for overseeing the daily operations and development of a world-class team of Director Consultants (DCs) within their region. Ideal candidates have experience as a Territory Sales Manager, District Sales Manager, Sales Representative, Outside Sales Representative and Sales Area Manager.
Roles and Responsibilities
Execute the Region’s Annual Success Plan
- Develop the Region’s culture and overall vision
- Lead and motivate staff to achieve maximum efficiency and improved performance
- Set and manage growth targets while fostering a success-oriented, accountable, and positive environment within the region
- Ensure targets are delivered through people management, performance review, reward, and individual recognition
- Collaborate with executives on the development, communication, and implementation and execution of effective growth strategies and processes to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, business goals, and objectives
- Reporting on the weekly, monthly, and quarterly Region performance to the President of BNI Canada
- Identify opportunities and develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness throughout the Region
- Manage and execute special projects as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Develop and Lead a Successful Team
Implement BNI business strategies with team of DCsHire, train, develop, coach, motivate, appraise, and performance manage DCs within the Region on a timely basis and in accordance with company policiesCollaborate with DCs to drive success measured in part by Membership education, development, growth, and retentionMotivate and lead DCs reflecting company core valuesSchedule, plan, prepare, and facilitate various regional, Chapter, team, and local events within the regionPromote the wellness of staff and implement policies in line with legislation and health and safety guidelines to create a diverse and positive working environmentQualifications
Core Competencies
Interpersonal, Written, and Verbal CommunicationCollaboration & Team BuildingLeadership & AccountabilityManagementCreativity & InnovationDecisivenessProblem Solving & Conflict ResolutionCoaching & Motivating OthersPerformance ManagementMinimum Requirements
Fluently bilingual – spoken and writtenCandidate must live in Quebec City metropolitan area. This role will require travel.Solution-finder and results-driven within an entrepreneurial, technology-driven cultureProven leadership ability while fostering mentor relationshipsCustomer-focused with a desire to build rapport and long-term relationshipsDetail-oriented, organized with verbal, written, multi-tasking, and presentation skillsPossess an attitude of flexibility and adaptability that matches our growth paceWork independently and with a team to successfully achieve company objectivesStrong and proven understanding of performance management principlesExperience in planning and implementing sales strategiesComputer knowledge and skills including Microsoft OfficeAbility to routinely travel to local ChaptersPhysical Demands & Working Conditions
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
This is a full-time, exempt role. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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