Branch Manager

REXEL•Vancouver, BC

58d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Branch Manager to become an integral part of our Vancouver, BC location. As a Branch Manager, your principal responsibilities will be to develop and recommend sales strategies, marketing objectives, including sales volume and profit forecasts to the District Manager. You will maintain and develop sales and profit objectives with assigned key accounts. You will also maintain accurate customer service measurement criteria and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with customer service standards. Additionally, you will prepare or ensure the preparation of work schedules in such a way that workflow for all areas (including counter sales and inside sales functions) are adequate to ensure compliance with customer service standards. You will hire personnel in the Branch in accordance with Company standards and procedures, and promote and maintain a positive work climate within the Branch. Finally, you will ensure proper implementation and application of company policies and procedures in general, but specifically those regarding inventory control, delivery, billing and collection, and security. You will also keep track of products to determine causes for discrepancies between inventory counts and stock control records, and recommend remedial action to resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

A college education plus 3-5 years of related experience within the electrical distribution industry or a combination of education and experience.
At least 2-3 years of management or supervisory experience.
Sound business acumen to analyze financial reports and to develop. appropriate implementation strategies to meet/exceed fiscal plans and targets.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Must have experience in the sale of electrical products/industry.
Minimum 3 years in the electrical industry.

Nice To Haves

AS400 experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and recommend sales strategies, marketing objectives, including sales volume and profit forecasts to the District Manager.
Maintain and develop sales and profit objectives with assigned key accounts.
Maintain accurate customer service measurement criteria and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with customer service standards.
Prepare or ensure the preparation of work schedules in such a way that workflow for all areas (including counter sales and inside sales functions) are adequate to ensure compliance with customer service standards.
Hire personnel in the Branch in accordance with Company standards and procedures.
Promote and maintain a positive work climate within the Branch.
Ensure proper implementation and application of company policies and procedures in general, but specifically those regarding inventory control, delivery, billing and collection, and security.
Keep track of products to determine causes for discrepancies between inventory counts and stock control records, and recommends remedial action to resolve discrepancies.