Vice President,Management Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Management

The Opportunity

The Vice President will provide executive leadership across a multi-branch Canadian division of a global logistics giant providing the full array of 3PL services to a widely varied customer base. This position is earmarked for succession planning in the very near term.

Position Description

Reporting to the current Country Head, the Vice President is responsible for directing and managing professional business development through the effective use of organizational and managerial skills, incorporating sales and product knowledge, as well as administrative, operational and human resource management expertise. The Vice President will create, roll out and achieve annual budget and business plans while ensuring customer service of the highest standard.

He/she will maintain brand equity and improve on the company’s stellar reputation while focusing on customer retention and attracting new business. Develop the Canadian team by investing time and money in training and coaching in order to ensure a high retention rate. Attract qualified applicants who can support company goals.

Experience

15+ years of senior leadership in global freight forwarding.

Qualifications

Ability to examine and re-engineer operations, form new policies, develop and implement new strategies.

Ability to analyze business result.

Demonstrate and ability to lead and direct others.

Ability to develop employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Conflict resolution and people management skills.

Excellent teamwork and team building skills.

Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

Passion to expand business and improve the Company’s service level.

Ability to cope well with pressure/stress, high volume work environment.

Ability to apply the corporate philosophy.

Education

University degree (B.A. or B.S.) or MBA degree

Vice President, Management