General Manager #25303
Company: Fastenal Canada
Job Description
Fastenal Company
Department: Store
Type: Full-Time
End Date: 02/13/2012
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
# of Positions: 1 Position(s)
Company Profile
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown from a small-town fastener store into a Fortune 1000 company And a member of the S&P 500, creating opportunities for everyone in the company along the way. The secret to our success? Great people and a management philosophy that encourages them to become leaders who guide our company forward.
Our most successful employees live and work by the following cultural values:
- Ambition,
- Innovation,
- Integrity, and Teamwork.
Fastenal is dedicated to Employment Equity and encourages women, Aboriginal people, Persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
235 1A McAlpine Cres, Fort Mcmurray, AB, T9H 4A5
The Fastenal Company would like to invite ambitious, hard-working individuals to apply for the position of full-time General Manager in Fort McMurray. Applicants should be able to bring new ideas and improvements to business practices; remain fair, respectful and moral in all situations; and work well both independently and as part of a team.
About Us:
Fastenal Company is a leading industrial and construction distributor with over 2,500 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and other countries internationally. Since 1967 Fastenal has been a fast-growing company with excellent employment opportunities for career advancement. We strive to help employees reach their full potential in pursuit of our "Growth through Customer Service" mission.
The Position
Working as a full-time General Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the store business including leading a team to achieve continuous profit growth. Support responsibilities may include purchasing, receiving, packing orders, deliveries, sourcing and inventory management as needed to assure success of the business. This position is for our store located at
Living-In Allowance:
Fastenal Canada Ltd will provide `free¿ room and board in Fort McMurray for the accepted applicant.
Role and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and executing a sales plan in a local territory to reach/exceed business goals
- Demonstrating excellence in business to business selling on a daily basis
- Effectively communicating business statistics & progress toward goals to motivate the performance of others
- Modeling and promoting career opportunities to personnel
- Developing and training others to achieve optimal business results as well as personal goals
- Demonstrating the ability to lead others
- Performing all aspects of running a small business as required
Position Qualifications:
The skills and qualifications required for this position include:
- A valid driver's license and the ability to meet our driving record requirements
- The ability to lift, slide and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 75lbs
- The desire to practice integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the business
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A positive attitude, effective problem solving ability, and dedication to providing optimal customer service
- The ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, dynamic team environment
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Keen attention to detail and a sense of urgency
- Strong computer skills and math aptitude
- An Associates Degree in Business/Marketing OR equivalent industry experience and knowledge of the local market is preferred
- At least one year of Fastenal or related sales experience is preferred
- Previous managerial experience and product knowledge are a plus
To Apply
Please respond by Monday, February 13, 2012.
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