General Manager

Confidential – General Manager position, based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Within a private organization in the automotive sector, we are seeking a strategic leader capable of overseeing overall performance, driving growth momentum, and ensuring solid succession planning. The recruitment process is strictly confidential.

Job Description You will be responsible for defining and implementing the company's operational and financial strategy, aligning with the board of directors' objectives and industry requirements. You will lead operations, sales, customer service, and support functions, ensuring results are met, costs are optimized, and profitability is maintained. Additionally, you will serve as the organization’s external voice with partners, suppliers, and clients, while ensuring clear and transparent internal communication. Finally, you will be tasked with anticipating market developments and initiating innovation, continuous improvement, and digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the overall strategy, budgets, and performance indicators, ensuring alignment with long-term vision.
• Manage daily operations, optimize resources, and ensure operational excellence across key functions (operations, finance, sales, after-sales service).
• Maintain relationships with partners, clients, and suppliers to support growth and loyalty.
• Implement risk management, compliance, and governance practices suited to the Quebec context and the automotive sector.
• Promote innovation and competitiveness by stimulating continuous improvement initiatives and adapting to new technologies and market trends.
• Ensure succession planning is in place and act as a coach for talent development; design, support, and guide succession and mentoring plans to ensure operational continuity and internal leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant university degree (e.g., administration, finance, engineering, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience (CEO, VP, or equivalent), ideally in the automotive sector or related industries such as distribution, service, or maintenance.
• Proven leadership skills, ability to manage teams, communicate, and negotiate; capacity to inspire and mobilize talent around ambitious goals.
• Knowledge of Quebec and Canadian legal frameworks and specificities; proficiency in professional French and, ideally, English.
• Proven ability to act as a coach and mentor, with experience in implementing succession planning and talent development programs.
• Availability for occasional travel and adaptability to a dynamic and demanding environment.

Desired Profile

• Entrepreneurial spirit and results-oriented, with a customer-focused approach emphasizing quality and operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and change management skills.
• Service-oriented, with high levels of integrity and discretion, especially given the confidential nature of this role.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with the responsibilities.
• Professional development plan and growth opportunities within a stimulating automotive sector environment.
• Work environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and performance, with a culture dedicated to talent development and internal succession.
• Commitment to sustainable operational solutions and the organization’s sustainable growth.

Final Note This position is aimed at leaders capable of combining strategic vision, operational rigor, and talent management excellence. Applications will be evaluated based on relevance, potential, and ability to align with company objectives while maintaining confidentiality of the process.