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Sesco Canada, Division of Sonepar Canada Inc. is currently interviewing for A Branch Manager for their satellite Branch in Markham Ontario. We are looking for a working ‘hands on’ manager to oversee sales and operations, purchasing, warehouse and delivery. Our ideal candidate will take leadership, and handle quotations and vendor relationships. A large part of this position is to generate sales by servicing existing accounts and developing new accounts.
Job Description
Responsible for directing, maintaining, and controlling branch activities. Oversee general operations and sales at a branch level including counter and inside sales, inventory levels, purchasing, warehouse and delivery operations and overall facility supervision. Insure a high degree of customer service, and generate sales for the branch by servicing existing accounts and developing new accounts. Managing and encouraging optimal performance of all direct reports, including training. Ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with Management and Outside Sales team to achieve branch sales & margin goals
- Provide guidance, direction and monitoring of internal staff, ensuring everyone is working effectively towards common goals. Insure staff is aware of company expectations and are well trained in company procedure.
- Prepare customer quotations, enter orders, and follow up on leads and quotes as required.
- Co-ordinate price levels and acceptable profit margins by discussion and communication with senior management and sales representatives. Provide competitive information on price and service levels when possible to senior management. Provide reports and budgets as required.
- Insure that all sales areas including the counter area are kept clean and up to company standard, and that displays, marketing programs, and POS product offerings are prominently and effectively displayed. Insure that all health and safety standards are upheld.
- Communicate with head office Credit Department associates to insure adherence to credit standards, and DSO requirements.
- Develop vendor relationships on a local level where necessary, to insure co-operation on project pricing, and some stock pricing where approved by management.
- Maintain all work scheduling and vacation schedules for branch staff.
- Work closely with management to monitor, and review all staff performance. Conduct all branch employee performance appraisals as required. Monitor staffing requirements of the branch, and consult with senior management to discuss any changes that may be required.
- Resolve day to day personnel issues where management decisions are required.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements
- Experience in Electrical Distribution and or Manufacturing Management vital.
- Experience in customer service, sales and/or distribution an asset
Compensation
Total compensation will be a competitive base salary plus a yearly bonus tied to project completions and overall organization results. Group Benefits include medical with a vision plan, pension, education support and a joint investment plan.
Candidates interested in this opportunity should email their resumes to Lawton Osler at lawton.osler@oslerhr.ca
Only resumes emailed to Lawton Osler at lawton.osler@oslerhr.ca will be given consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those deemed suitable for the position will be contacted.
Sesco Canada is a wholesale Electrical Distributor and a Division of Sonepar Canada Inc. We are a privately owned, independent group of wholesalers and a leader in the distribution of electrical and safety equipment. With over 100 branches in six provinces and 1000 dynamic employees, Sonepar serves the residential, commercial, industrial and utility markets across the country. We pride ourselves on our values and place an emphasis on respect; our customers; our suppliers and our employees are the heart of our company.
Please take the time to learn about our company at www.SoneparCanada.com and our BlueWay initiative.
