Managing Director

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 customized 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, date 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

How to Apply

If you are a dependable and motivated professional ready to grow with an industry leader, we welcome your application (Resume, Cover Letter). Please apply directly to SCHAEFER Elevator Components Inc. Your application will be handled confidentially and according to data‑protection standards. We are using a candidate management software (Tellent).

AI / Transparency Requirements

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in any part of the hiring or screening process.

All interviewed applicants will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview.

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