Market Manager

Our client is a national leader in the distribution of essential operating supplies, serving key industries such as food service and hospitality, manufacturing, retail and grocery, healthcare, and janitorial and sanitation. Backed by a strong Canadian footprint and the strength of a global organization, the company uniquely combines local market agility with international scale and capabilities.

Focused on innovation and sustainability, it delivers critical products and solutions that help customers improve efficiency, manage costs, and adapt to evolving market needs. With a strong customer-first culture and high ethical standards, the organization continues to drive long-term growth across North America.

As part of its ongoing expansion, the company is seeking a Market Manager to join its Winnipeg team, where they will support market development and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.

The Market Manager holds full accountability for the overall performance of a designated market, including financial results and operational execution. In this role, you will set and drive the strategic direction while overseeing day-to-day priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and sustainable long-term growth.

A key focus is building and leading high-performing teams through strong leadership, coaching, and talent development, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This position plays a central role in strengthening organizational capability and shaping team culture, and also offers a strong leadership development pathway with clear potential for progression into senior management roles within the organization.

• Engages actively in the market, partnering with segment leadership to shape and execute business plans that enhance performance and operational results.
• Owns annual financial targets while ensuring customers consistently receive reliable, high-quality service at every touchpoint.
• Builds organizational strength by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, while driving engagement, accountability, and high-performance culture.
• Drives team performance through continuous coaching, capability development, and timely resolution of performance gaps when needed.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key and strategic customers across the market, strengthening long-term partnerships.
• Partners closely with warehouse leadership to align operations, improve consistency, and drive efficiency and continuous improvement across logistics and delivery.
• Collaborates with safety leadership to reinforce a culture of compliance, accountability, and proactive risk prevention across all operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; MBA considered an advantage.
• 7–10 years of leadership experience in branch, regional, or operations management roles.
• Strong background in distribution, supply chain, or related operational environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and operational best practices.
• Proven ability to break down complex problems and implement practical, results-oriented solutions.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic environments requiring judgment, autonomy, and adaptability.
• Strong understanding of operational management principles and business drivers.
• Highly customer-focused with a strong emphasis on team engagement and people development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong alignment with organizational values and leadership expectations.
• Willingness to travel periodically, including multi-day trips when required.
• Flexibility to relocate to the assigned market if needed.

If you are a results-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds high-performing teams, and turns ambition into measurable business impact, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Submit your application via the “Apply” button for prompt consideration.

The employer may use AI-assisted tools during the screening of applicants.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.