Branch Manager

Sonepar • Kitchener, ON

47d

About The Position

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.
To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of management experience, preferable in a Sales/Distribution environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience working in the electrical industry
• Must be able to think independently and resourcefully to direct a major operation, activity, or project.
• Must understand priorities and make decisions based on the short term and long term needs of the company.
• Proven experience as a strong supervisor (could be up to 15 employees)
• Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information related to individuals within the organization, as well as any material shared at the Management or Executive level.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, direction and monitor internal staff, ensuring departments are working effectively towards common goals.
• Ensure all staff are properly trained for their roles and the training is updated as required.
• Grow sales through developing, coaching and motivating sales and support teams.
• Maintain inventory levels at optimum.
• Ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relations.
• Responsible for strategic and future management planning.
• Participate in and/or recommend product training.Maintain and grow business.
• Outside sales - developing key relationships with customers including frequent on site visits.
• Build and manage an effective team of dedicated Inside Sales staff.
• Determine sales projections for fiscal year and tracking progress.
• Evaluate and analyze changing situations to determine action and solution to problems.
• Resolve day to day personnel issues where management decisions are required.
• Represent the Company to the local and industry community.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs.
• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Career path
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee paid disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed