District 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

Work location will be located at Avenue, Surrey, BC.

Why this role matters

As the Lower Mainland District Manager, you will be an entrepreneurial person who exhibits strong leadership and communication skills. Core values of Collaboration, Teamwork, Initiative, and Continuous Improvement are vital to this role.

The LML District Manager reports to the Regional VP of BC and works closely with the other Branch Managers and Supervisors at the branch level to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness in all branch sales and operations, including but not limited to branch sales, gross profit, expenses, and profit before tax budgets. You will lead, mentor, and oversee all branch activities, including branch staffing and delegating duties as necessary to accomplish organizational strategic goals. The leader who takes on this opportunity is responsible for managing the Lower Mainland, which includes the territory of the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, and the North Shore.

What to expect in the role

• You are leading operational excellence. Oversee Lower Mainland branch operations and activities and be involved in strategic branch/region planning, managing people, selling, leveraging technology, and often creating or improving processes to achieve business objectives.

• You are a natural-born leader. Directly manage the branch sales staff who will lean on your expertise and leadership. You will be the driving force in mentoring and empowering your team. This will include working with the branch teams in hiring, performance management, goal setting, and succession planning.

• You are a great collaborator. Work closely with Corporate Managers, Sales Directors, Branch Leadership, 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. Make timely decisions or recommendations to resolve escalated customer issues.

• You are a strategic planner. Develop, lead, and measure all revenue programs through integrated sales and marketing initiatives. Analyze various daily, weekly, and monthly reports to ensure action on appropriate branch KPIs such as gross profit and sales margins. Prepare or oversee the preparation of branch reports such as yearly budgeting or other information gathering as required.

• You proudly represent our culture. E.B. 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 driving our corporate strategic initiatives forward.

Ideal candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5–7 years of experience in a similar leadership role, along with 3+ years of relevant sales experience

• 5+ years of experience in the electrical industry

• Proven ability to form strategic partnerships, build relationships, and respect cultural diversity

• Ability to be inclusive, collaborative, and respectful

• High level of comfort with computer skills, specifically proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to learn new software

• Travel is required

• Long working days are occasionally required, and the ability to remain accessible on a 24/7 basis through cell phone and email

• Ability to multitask and organize 50+ incoming emails per day

Our Core Values: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future

Teamwork l Integrity l Continuous Improvement l Resilience l Empowered

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.