Opportunity of a Lifetime: Lead a Cutting-Edge Consumer Products Distributor to New Heights
About the Company:
Our client, a premier Canadian distribution company based in Toronto, invites visionary leaders with a passion for growth and excellence to take the helm. Founded two decades ago, our client is Canada’s top distributor of intelligence and surveillance equipment, specializing in B2B sales of cutting-edge CCTV Equipment. The company caters to a diverse range of customers, from local retailers and security companies to independent installation teams.
Who are you:
The ideal candidate will have accumulated 10+ years of progressive experience leading sales and operations, preferably in a commercial CCTV/surveillance equipment distribution or related environment. They will keenly understand the industry, economic climate, and the effects on relevant market share. They will have a track record of leading maximized sales and profitability
The impact you will have:
As the President, you will be at the forefront of our client’s growth and expansion. With a strong focus on sales, and operations, and maximizing profitability, you will be a key driver in shaping the strategy for long-term sustainability. This leadership role will have a tremendous impact on the organization’s financial success and will allow you to build a lasting legacy within the company and personal wealth as there exists an opportunity for equity ownership.
Why should you be interested?
- Market Leadership: Our client holds an exclusive non-branded white-label OEM distributor agreement in Canada with the global leader in manufacturing CCTV camera equipment. This strategic advantage has established them as the lowest-cost provider of our products in the Canadian market.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: the company import, distribute, and carefully test its products to ensure superior performance and reliability. By offering the most advanced technologies from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China, it stays ahead of the competition.
- Direct Technical Support: Unlike its competitors, it offers direct technical support to our valued customers. This unparalleled level of service sets it apart and contributes to its exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Future Financial Success: As the President, you will have the opportunity to share in the company’s financial success through the possibility of an equity partnership and other long-term incentives.
What we are looking for:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess at least 10+ years of progressive experience in leading sales and operations, preferably in the commercial CCTV/surveillance equipment distribution or related field. You should have a keen understanding of the industry, economic climate, and their effects on market share. A track record of driving maximized sales and profitability will be essential to thrive in this role.
You must have the following experience to be considered:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership within an electronics manufacturing or distribution environment
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful business growth/expansion strategies (Demonstrated experience in new business development, increasing sales, revenue, and EBITDA)
- Success in building and maintaining solid relationships with suppliers, partners, customers
- Experience in an entrepreneurial, high-growth, or start-up environment is highly desired
- Candidates who speak Mandarin will be given priority
Quick Facts:
- Employees: 30+
- Revenues: $120M+
- EBITDA: 20%
- Ownership: Private Equity
- Reports into: Board (PE Firm)
- Direct Reports: 5
- Team: 15
- Work Location: Hybrid
**Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.
