Branch Operations Leader

4 weeks ago


Airdrie, Canada Sonepar Full time

About Our Company:

With a legacy spanning over six decades, Gescan operates 26 branches throughout Western Canada. We pride ourselves on harnessing our extensive global resources, local expertise, and family-oriented principles to provide exceptional service to our clients and suppliers.

As a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the largest privately-owned electrical distributor worldwide, we have a presence in over 40 countries and employ more than 45,000 individuals. In Canada, we represent seven locally managed electrical and industrial distributors, boasting over 110 locations across nine provinces.

What We Offer:

  • Join a market leader with over 40 years of experience to enhance your professional growth.
  • Be part of the world's top privately held business-to-business distributor of electrical products and solutions.
  • Engage in the continuously evolving electrical industry.
  • Access to the largest inventory to better serve our customers and fulfill sales commitments.
  • Opportunities for career advancement across various departments within our organization.

Position Overview:

The Branch Manager is accountable for overseeing, maintaining, and managing the branch operations. This includes monitoring policies and procedures, making recommendations in collaboration with the Operations Manager/Director of Sales and department heads, and ensuring daily performance objectives are achieved. The role involves participating in the establishment and maintenance of branch goals and objectives, developing quality team members, and fostering a solid customer base. Additionally, the Branch Manager is responsible for optimizing the performance of all direct reports, including training, and ensuring a safe and conducive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of internal staff, ensuring departments work effectively towards shared goals.
  • Ensure all staff receive appropriate training for their roles, with updates as necessary.
  • Drive sales growth by developing, coaching, and motivating sales and support teams.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction is upheld according to the required Branch Operational Scorecard standards.
  • Participate in customer engagements for sales and technical support when applicable.
  • Assist with warehouse and facility planning.
  • Manage vendor relationships and planning.
  • Engage in strategic and future management planning.
  • Oversee pricing maintenance.
  • Participate in and/or recommend product training initiatives.
  • Resolve disputes involving customers, staff, and the company.
  • Maintain and expand business operations.
  • Conduct outside sales by developing key customer relationships through regular site visits.
  • Manage the Inside Sales team.
  • Oversee administrative and customer service functions within the branch.
  • Determine sales projections for the fiscal year and monitor progress.
  • Conduct weekly sales meetings.
  • Address day-to-day personnel issues requiring management decisions.
  • Represent the company within the local and industry community.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma is required.
  • College/University Diploma is required (preferably in Business, Sales & Marketing, or a Technical focus).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Sales/Distribution environment, with prior management experience.

Benefits:

  • We provide a competitive base salary and bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • A flexible benefits program allowing you to select options that best suit your and your dependents' needs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account, and RRSP matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and a clear career path.
  • Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company-paid Life Insurance and employee-paid disability coverage.

Company Vision:

Sonepar prioritizes sustainability and diversity and inclusion at the heart of its vision, driving our business ethos.

Next Steps:

We look forward to learning more about you. Begin an exciting new career and enjoy numerous benefits by applying online. While we appreciate your interest in joining our team, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.



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