Branch Manager

Job Description

<p><p>Westburne Electric, a division of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc., is a leader in electrical product distribution, participating in the commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional markets across Canada.</p>
<h3>DESCRIPTION</h3>
<p>We are currently looking for a self‑motivated individual to become an integral part of our management team at our Winnipeg Notre Dame location.</p>
<h3>Westburne offers:</h3>
<ul>
<li>A competitive compensation and benefits plan.</li>
<li>An excellent opportunity for advancement within a growing organization.</li>
</ul>
<h3>The Winnipeg Area Branch Manager</h3>
<p>Is in direct contact with all Westburne personnel within the Notre Dame and St Boniface locations, reporting to the District Manager, working with the Sales Representatives, Customers and Suppliers. She/he is responsible for achieving sales targets and company objectives as well as the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Creating a culture of exceptional customer service.</li>
<li>Increasing South Manitoba market share by growing existing and harvesting new customer accounts.</li>
<li>Meeting with key and potential customers to discuss market trends, future business, resolve concerns, and increase customer awareness while supporting the sales and marketing plans within the customer base.</li>
<li>Providing effective management through strong leadership and direction of immediate subordinates. Coordinate dealings with Westburne departments, outside manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.</li>
<li>Providing consistent performance management and training for direct reports.</li>
<li>Ensuring the action of company policies and objectives.</li>
<li>Ensuring operational efficiency and excellence in concert with Divisional and Corporate personnel.</li>
<li>Meeting corporate objectives and expectations for quality, health and safety, and asset control initiatives.</li>
<li>Utilizing and coordinating the services of the Marketing, Product Management, Inventory Replenishment and Credit Management Departments for the effective growth of the region while ensuring risk is minimized and managed.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Skills / Qualifications:</h3>
<ul>
<li>University degree plus a minimum of ten (10) years related sales or technical experience in the industry, including at least three (3) years in management capacity, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.</li>
<li>Strong business acumen to analyze financial reports and to develop appropriate implementation strategies to meet/exceed operational/fiscal plans and targets.</li>
<li>Ability to build strategic partnerships and identify potential sales opportunities.</li>
<li>Strong time management, organizational and execution skills.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to lead, mentor and coach staff and work through difficult decisions.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in Fitzii.</p>
<p>We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.</p></p>
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