Branch Manager

About Us: With over 60 years of industry experience, Gescan has 29 branches located across Western Canada. At Gescan, we leverage our strong global resource base, local expertise, and family-oriented values to deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor.

What’s In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience.
• Work for the world's #1 privately held B2B distributor of electrical products.
• Opportunity to get involved in the growing electrical industry.
• Access to a large inventory to better serve customers.
• Career development opportunities across many business departments.

Scope of the Position:

Responsible for directing, maintaining, and controlling the branch location, monitoring policies and procedures in consultation with the Operations Manager/Director of Sales. Ensures daily performance objectives are met and contributes to the branch's goals and objectives while developing a quality team and customer base.

Major Responsibilities:

• Providing guidance, direction, and monitoring of internal staff.
• Ensuring staff training is up to date.
• Growing sales by developing, coaching, and motivating sales and support teams.
• Maintaining optimum inventory levels.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction meets operational standards.
• Participating in customer calls for sales and technical support.
• Assisting with warehouse and physical plant planning.
• Managing vendor relations and strategic planning.
• Participating in pricing maintenance and product training.
• Solving disputes among customers, staff, and the company.
• Developing key customer relationships through outside sales.
• Managing Inside Sales staff and administrative functions within the branch.
• Determining and tracking sales projections.
• Conducting weekly sales meetings.
• Addressing day-to-day personnel issues requiring manager decisions.
• Representing the company in the local and industry community.

Education & Training:

• High School Diploma required.
• College/University Diploma in Business, Sales & Marketing, or Technical focus preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of related experience, preferably in Sales/Distribution, with previous Management experience required.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive base salary and bonus, plus a full benefits package.
• Flexible benefits program with options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account, and RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and career path opportunities.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and employee-paid disability.

Next steps:

• We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career by applying online. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.