Our client is one of Canada’s largest Furniture, Appliance, Electronics and Floor Coverings buying group with over 700 retail members across the nation.

They provide their Members with accessible, cost-effective and scalable services, and provide their Vendors with an easy, efficient way to transact with their Members.

As the most senior executive, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is accountable to the Board of Directors. Managing a team of 5 direct reports and an employee group of 90, this role provides overall leadership and direction for the company and its subsidiaries to achieve their vision and mission to maximize shareholder value.

This individual can be located in Toronto, Montreal or Saskatoon.

First Year Deliverables

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional executive leader with a strong track record of success driving operational performance improvement, preferably in a retail environment.

Coming from a background in sales, store operations, ecommerce, merchandising, and / or marketing, he / she is a leader focused on strong growth while driving value for the customer.

The successful candidate will have a successful track record of strategizing, developing and implementing retail and wholesale strategies, and will be adept at influencing others and an effective communicator.

Strong preference for candidate’s with dealer / franchise experience and bilingualism (English / French) capability.

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 Odgers Berndtson and our client throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.