Description
Castle Building Centres Group is an industry leader among Buying Groups in the Lumber, Building Materials & Hardware segment in Canada. Castle Building Centres Group has been committed to the success of the Independent for more than 60 years strong. Our Castle dealers and our Castle Head Office team are dedicated to helping people turn their projects into reality while making a positive impact in our communities. Our Castle members are fiercely independent and cater to everyone from DIY enthusiasts to professional contractors.
Ready to Shape the Future?
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong relationship, communication and sales skills that can manage and develop our future growth in the Ontario Market. This position requires an individual who is familiar with the Lumber and Building Supply industry, willing to travel extensively and accustomed to working remote from head office.
The individual welcomes the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of independent LBM dealers while planning and executing our future growth initiatives. Providing continual coaching and communication to our Ontario Members while understanding their needs is fundamental to success. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated with strong computer, administrative and interpersonal skills.
If you're looking for a place where your skills can shine and your ideas matter, Castle is the perfect fit. Join us and contribute to a thriving organization that values your opinions and offers a vibrant and collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities
The Role You’ll Play
As a Business Development Manager, your mission is to enhance Castle’s market presence and help to drive the financial success of our members. You will forge lasting relationships with dealers, identify growth opportunities, and negotiate deals—all while staying informed about market trends and dealer dynamics.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, with responsibility for all relationships with members of the Northern & Eastern Ontario Region. This entails recruitment and retention of members, coaching for growth, coordinating purchasing initiatives, assisting in credit assessment/monitoring of members and assisting in the marketing of Castle.
The key strategy for this position is growth. There are three tactics for growth:
- Retain, coach and promote new business from our existing member base
- Recruitment of new member opportunities
- Develop and manage regional supplier relationships
Qualifications
What You Bring to the Table:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Development, preferably within the hardware or LBM sectors
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- French is an asset but not required
- Proven ability in prospecting, negotiation, and closing deals
- Financial acumen and analytical skills
- Exceptional multitasking capabilities and ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region, including overnight stays
Compensation
When you become part of the Castle family, you’ll enjoy a host of benefits, including:
- A welcoming and inclusive workplace
- Commitment to work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package and annual performance reviews
- Community engagement and teamwork-focused culture
- Full training and onboarding program
Notes
At Castle, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Castle Building Centres Group offers a comprehensive compensation package including full benefits.
All submissions will be treated with complete confidentiality. Please forward by email your resume in confidence to:
E-mail: jobs@castle.ca
Castle Building Centres Group Ltd.
100 Milverton Drive, Suite 400
Mississauga, Ontario
L5R 4H1