Branch Manager

at  Sesco

ABOUT US:

We are a full line electrical distributor providing our customers with quality products and exceptional customer service. Our knowledge and expertise in the industry has established us as a dependable source for professionals in the trade. We have 11 branches across the 401 corridor from Belleville to Hamilton. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable staff strive to provide the best quality service always – at our counters, with our deliveries and through our project team.
Working at SESCO is more than just a job. A career with us means being part of a winning team that helps you prosper in a company culture where you can truly make a difference. We offer a range of development opportunities and recognize and reward you for your accomplishments. Interested in the latest and greatest? We seek continues improvement in our process, our products and ourselves. We’re at the industry forefront when it comes to technology and offer a variety of digital solutions internally and externally to make working with us easier and exciting. So, while you work on opportunities that help define your career, we’ll create the perfect environment for you to thrive.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world’s largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 8 provinces.
To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma required.
• College/University Diploma required (Business, and/or Sales & Marketing, or Technical focus preferred)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of related experience, preferable in a Sales/Distribution environment.
• Previous Management experience required.

• Providing guidance, direction and monitoring of internal staff, ensuring departments are working effectively towards common goals.
• Ensuring all staff are properly trained for their roles and the training is updated as required.
• Growing sales through developing, coaching and motivating sales and support teams.
• Maintaining inventory levels at optimum.
• Ensuring that customer satisfaction is maintained as per the required Branch Operational Scorecard level.
• Participating in customer calls for sales and technical support (if applicable).
• Assisting with Warehouse and physical plant planning.
• Vendor relations and planning.
• Strategic and future management planning.
• Pricing Maintenance.
• Participating in and/or recommending product training.
• Solving customer / staff / company disputes.
• Maintaining and growing business.
• Outside sales – developing key relationships with customers including frequent on site visits.
• Managing the Inside Sales staff.
• Managing administrative and CSR functions within the branch.
• Determining sales projections for fiscal year and tracking progress.
• Conducting weekly sales meetings.
• Resolving day to day personnel issues where management decisions are required.
• Representing the Company to the local and industry community.