Country Manager, Samsonite Canada bei Samsonite Canada
Samsonite Canada · Stratford, Kanada · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Stratford
As the Country Manager at Samsonite Canada, you will drive business strategy, growth, and operational excellence within the Canadian market. This leadership position requires a dynamic, strategic professional with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, achieve business objectives, and thrive in a competitive market.
We’re seeking a people-focused, sales-driven leader who excels in communication, active listening, and strategic thinking to shape the future of Samsonite in Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth, expand market share, and enhance wholesale performance in Canada while aligning local strategies with regional and global objectives.
- Drive sales initiatives to achieve revenue targets, demonstrating a proven ability to create new accounts and generate significant sales volume.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, adaptability, and accountability.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance with Canadian laws and regulations, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Streamline and optimize processes to improve operational effectiveness, cost efficiency, and business performance.
- Utilize data and analytics to optimize strategies and adapt to the dynamic Canadian market landscape.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication and listening skills, advocating effectively for the Canadian market within the broader organization.
- Partner with retail and eCommerce teams to enhance direct-to-consumer business channels, offering insights into strategies to engage and grow the Canadian consumer base.
- Collaborate with regional and global marketing teams to develop and implement localized strategies that strengthen brand presence, enhance consumer loyalty, and meet the unique needs of the Canadian market.
- Work with HR to ensure compliance with Canadian employment laws and policies, supporting a people-first workplace culture.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: 10+ years of leadership driving business success in the Canadian market, with proven expertise in consumer goods or retail; experience in luggage or travel accessories is a plus.
- Sales and Growth Success: Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth with a strategic, sales-driven mindset.
- Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a people-focused approach.
- Strategic Problem-Solving: Strong skills in navigating complex challenges and adapting global strategies to the local market with strategic thinking and adaptability.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead Samsonite Canada into its next growth phase, building on a legacy of innovation and excellence. We encourage you to apply if you are a strategic leader passionate about driving success in a competitive market.
About Company
Why you'll love working here:
- Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
- Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
- Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.
What we value:
At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.
Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
Company
Who we are:
Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.
