District Manager Jobs

About Us:

With over 60 years of industry experience, Gescan has 26 branches located across Western Canada. At Gescan, we leverage our strong global resource base, our local expertise, and our 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. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 7 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.

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Scope of the Position:

Responsible for leading the Sales and Operations function and Branch Managers within specified area within a region and achieving determined annual sales and margin objectives, while achieving bottom line profitability. Managing and encouraging optimal performance of all direct reports, including training.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with Branch Managers to maintain and grow their respective branches and markets
• Oversee assigned sales territories for Sales Representatives
• Pricing maintenance for own district
• Translate Regional strategic direction into specific objectives for sales channels and alliances
• Aid Regional Director with revenue projections, reporting, budgeting and forecasting for assigned district
• Meet with key clients, assist sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
• Resolve day to day personnel issues where management decisions are required
• Promote and embody the Vision, Mission and Values of the Company
• Deliver sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives
• Prepare periodic sales reports showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.
• Manage branch resources within target productivity and efficiency benchmarks
• Manage and develop a team of direct reports within an assigned district including but not limited to Branch Managers, Supervisors, outside Sales Representatives, and Project team members
• Other duties as assigned.
• Represent the Company at trade association meetings to promote the Company.
• Conduct weekly sales and branch meetings
• Assist with the product simplification and standardization process in order to eliminate unprofitable items from sales lin.
• Review the daily activities and financial statements vs. objectives and take steps to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results
• Vendor relation, and future management planning
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic sales and branch budget plans to accommodate corporate goals
• With Branch Managers determine local and industry community representation
• Advise dealers, distributors, and clients concerning sales technique
• Direct sales forecasting activities and set performance goals accordingly

Requirements:

• Courses in Sales/Marketing an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• High School Diploma required
• College/University Diploma an asset (Business related, preferred)
• Minimum 5-8 years of related experience within distribution
• Minimum 3-5 years previous management experience, preferably as a Branch Manager.
• Industry knowledge/experience required

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

Social Media:

Website: www.Gescan.com

Twitter: @gescanwest

Facebook: Gescan Canada

LinkedIn: Gescan

YouTube: GescanTV

Next Steps:

We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of employee benefits by applying online. We are very thankful for your interest in joining the team, however only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates.