Who We Are
One Company. Hundreds of Products. Endless Possibilities. Ply Gem is North America's leading manufacturer of exterior building materials, including windows, siding, stone, and 40 other categories. At Ply Gem, we provide the nation's residential builders, remodelers and architects with access to a comprehensive range of building products. From new construction to repair, remodel and replacement, our full line of building products provide quality and value for all types of projects.
Ply Gem Canada is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.
At Ply Gem Canada, we strive to produce a continuous stream of market leading products and services. We are creative and seek to recognize, embrace and apply new ideas and commercialize them more quickly than our competitors. We relentlessly seek to raise the bar on our products and services. We establish a reputation for innovation, quality and service that differentiates us from our competitors and enables us to tailor products and services to be the market leader.
Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.
Why Join Our Team
Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.
What You Can Expect from our Company
- You will be Part of a Winning Team
- You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
- You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
- You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
- Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
- Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
- Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness
What the Company Expects of our Team
- Bring yourself fully to work each day
- Playing your role on the team so together we Win as One
- Welcoming and Driving Change to support our continued evolution
- Help drive the success of our Canadian Business through living our universal core values
- Making an Impact to ensure our continued success
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager (temporarily the Director of Sales), this position is responsible for managing all day to day operations of their branch including a financial component, sales production, operations and associate training and development.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensure all employee training is up to date, all safety practices are understood, and consistent safety practices are applied.
· Oversee branch operations for profitability
· Responsible for achieving branch sales targets
· Manage general office functions such as Accounts Payable, Credit & Collections, order entry, customer service, etc.
· Focus on overall sales channel performance, constantly looking for ways to improve client satisfaction according to agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
· Monitor misc. categories such as RGA’s, Credits, DSO’s, Change Orders etc., and address root cause issues with corrective actions as necessary
· Work closely with Regional Sales Manager in planning and developing strategies and implementing programs to ensure effective selling, promotion, customer education and seamless customer service and satisfaction
· Monitor pricing and discounts to maximize opportunities
· Manage the daily activities in the branch including customer relationships
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with Ply Gem Canada customer base
· Knowledge and communication of Ply Gem Canada policies and procedures
· Approve all expenses and credits relating to the branch
· Effectively communicate corporate goals and objectives to staff
· Conduct branch meetings as required
· Oversee the warehouse and freight and manage inventory to ensure sufficient turns are achieved.
· Responsible for the hiring, orientation, training and development of all staff.
· Ensure Ply Gem Canada branch facilities and equipment are kept in a clean and safe condition
· Complete knowledge of all Ply Gem Canada products and their functions
· Foster a proactive and positive working environment to enhance Ply Gem Canada Branch operations
· Work with senior management and other departments towards the development of products and processes that will maximize future opportunities for the company as a whole.
· Responsible for efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Responsible for security of the facility and all contents; this would include any existing outside storage areas.
· Perform other duties as necessary.
· Occasional travel within Canada may be required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Business Management, is welcomed but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows as well as Word, Excel and Power Point
- 2-5 years of previous management or supervisory experience – preferably in the construction industry
- Sales leadership experience is required
- Previous Branch management and Profit and Loss responsibility is welcomed but not required
- Proven leadership skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Compensation: $80,000-90,000 plus SIP and car allowance.
Ply Gem Canada is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially