Branch Manager (Kitchener)

Robertson Electric Wholesale; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

RRSP matching

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Robertson Electric Wholesale, a leading electrical distributor in Canada, is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive branch success. The role focuses on overseeing daily operations, optimizing inventory, and strengthening customer and vendor relations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of management experience in sales/distribution, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a background in the electrical industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of management experience, preferably in a Sales/Distribution environment.
• Must be able to think independently and make decisions.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing branch team to meet objectives.
• Oversee daily branch operations, ensuring efficiency and policy adherence.
• Grow sales through coaching and motivating sales and support staff.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and vendor relations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Set branch goals and monitor performance metrics.
• Conduct on-site visits with key customers to expand relationships.
• Address personnel issues and resolve conflicts promptly.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

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 6 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?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• 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.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position

The Branch Manager will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing team to ensure the branch’s overall success. This role involves overseeing all aspects of branch operations, including directing, managing, and controlling daily activities to ensure efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures. The Branch Manager will monitor performance metrics and make decisions to consistently achieve branch objectives. Additionally, they will contribute to setting and refining branch goals while developing a skilled team and fostering a loyal customer base.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, direction and monitor internal staff, ensuring departments are working effectively towards common goals.
• Ensure all staff are properly trained for their roles and the training is updated as required.
• Grow sales through developing, coaching and motivating sales and support teams.
• Maintain inventory levels at optimum.
• Ensure that customer satisfaction is maintained.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relations.
• Responsible for strategic and future management planning.
• Participate in and/or recommend product training.Maintain and grow business.
• Outside sales - developing key relationships with customers including frequent on site visits.
• Build and manage an effective team of dedicated Inside Sales staff.
• Determine sales projections for fiscal year and tracking progress.
• Evaluate and analyze changing situations to determine action and solution to problems.
• Resolve day to day personnel issues where management decisions are required.
• Represent the Company to the local and industry community. Other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of management experience, preferable in a Sales/Distribution environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience working in the electrical industry
• Must be able to think independently and resourcefully to direct a major operation, activity, or project.
• Must understand priorities and make decisions based on the short term and long term needs of the company.
• Proven experience as a strong supervisor (could be up to 15 employees)
• Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information related to individuals within the organization, as well as any material shared at the Management or Executive level.
• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Social Media:

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