Branch Manager

**Who we are**

We are strong, nimble, and growing EB Horsman & Son is proud to be a fifth generation family owned, successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying out our mission statement of helping our communities thrive since 1900s. At E.B. Horsman & Son, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. If you’re qualified, we’d like to hear from you.

**What we offer**
- Birthday off
- Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits
- Annual profit-sharing
- Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
- RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
- Access to EBH University for personal & professional growth

**Onsite work location**

Located at 11080 50 St SE #104, Calgary, AB T2C 5N9.**This is full-time permanent position.

**Why this role matters**

EBH Branch Managers are entrepreneurial, exhibit excellent leadership skills, and are strong communicators. Core values of Collaboration, Teamwork, and Initiative are vital to the success of this role. You will lead, mentor, and oversee all branch activities including branch staffing and delegating duties as necessary to accomplish organizational strategic goals. You will work closely with other corporate, district, and technical managers to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all branch operations. This role will report to the District Manager.

**What to expect in the role**
- **Ope**rational excellence**. Oversee branch operations and involved in strategic branch planning, managing people, selling, leveraging technology, and are often creating or improving processes to achieve business objectives.
- **Driving Sales.** Responsible for an active account base, with responsibility for customer acquisition and retention. You will have a passion and drive to accelerate Branch sales growth and gross profit. In addition, possess a strong networking ability in developing and maintaining a strong rapport with our existing and new customer base.
- **Leadership.**You will be the driving force in mentoring and empowering your team in conjunction with EBH's core values. This will include working with the branch teams in hiring, performance management, goal setting, and succession planning.
- **Collaborator.**Work closely with Corporate Managers, Sales Directors, Customer Service Managers, branch staff, and HR to develop strategies to maintain or increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Assist with sales calls or other business-building presentations as necessary. Makes timely decisions or recommendations to resolve escalated customer issues.
- **Proudly representing our culture.**EB Horsman & Son has a longstanding history of “Helping Communities Thrive” and you will play an integral role in this giving back culture. You will be a cultural ambassador to drive our corporate strategic initiatives forward.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in the electrical industry and/or similar industry.
- 5+ years of progressive management experience.
- Proven ability to form strategic partnerships, build relationships and respect cultural diversity.
- You must have worked in a previous Outside Sales role.
- Valid driver’s license and drive your own vehicle, as travel will be required.
- Ability to be inclusive, collaborative, and respectful.
- Demonstrated experience leading, managing and mentoring a team.
- Intermediate computer skills with high proficiency in MS Office and ERP experience and the ability to learn new software.
- High level of professionalism grounded in integrity, strong communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills.

**Our Core Values: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future**

Teamwork & Collaboration | Integrity| Commitment | Reliability | Initiative | Continuous Improvement