About Us
SCHAEFER Elevator Components Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of the SCHAEFER Group, a global leader in high‑quality elevator components founded in Germany. With local manufacturing and distribution in Canada Vancouver, British Columbia, we deliver innovative, reliable and customised solutions for the North American market. Customer satisfaction and technical excellence drive everything we do.
About the Role
The Managing Director is responsible for the strategic, operational, sales and financial leadership of the branch. You are focused on the development of a long‑term business strategy for the North American market. You will identify new business opportunities, partnerships and market trends to achieve revenue and profitability for the company. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our International Managing Director as well as our General Manager Canada.
This position is intended as a successor to our general manager for our North American Business.
Key Responsibilities Operational Management
- Efficient business processes and high‑quality standards
- Daily reports to identify every potential
Sales
- Identify the customer needs and search for manufactured solutions
- Strengthen the employer’s position upon the market
- Building a core customer base. (Retain and grow the customer base).
People Leadership
- Strong, performance‑oriented company culture
- Build several high‑performing teams in every business unit
- Responsible for the on point employee development
Organizational Development
- Identify new opportunities
- Transformation of the existing business
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, data protection, and other regulatory requirements
- Identify and manage business risks
Qualifications
- Master‑Degree in Business Administration or comparable experience
- 10+ years of leadership experience in sales of technical or capital goods
- Industry experience (elevator sector or materials handling) is an asset
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking, planning and organizational skills
- Have a general understanding of mechanical and electrical technical functionality
- Excellent communication, negotiation skills and strong customer orientation
- Proficiency with MS Office and willingness to travel regularly
- International experience is welcome
- Proven success in key account management and sales process understanding
Salary & Benefits
120,000 – 150,000 CAD (up on existing network, potential, experience in the elevator industry – car fixtures) + Bonus 20 – 30 % up on value.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- 3 weeks paid vacation annually
- Company vehicle and covered travel expenses
- 5 paid sick days per year
- Company laptop and mobile phone
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