Manager in Training

Guillevin International; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-sharing

Flexible group insurance plan

Free health resources

Group RRSP with employer contribution

Postsecondary Scholarship Program

Job summary

Guillevin International in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Manager in Training to oversee a business centre. This role involves managing operations without financial risk while leading projects and cultivating business relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, management experience, and a commitment to community investment. Employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including profit-sharing and flexible insurance options.

Qualifications

• Solid experience or knowledge in management, commercial sales and distribution in the electricity and renewable energy industry.
• Willingness to complete the training program.
• Ability to manage financial, project, and customer service operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual and medium-term business plan for your market.
• Manage all internal and external activities of the business centre.
• Analyze performance and assess opportunities for growth.
• Build relationships with suppliers and local representatives.
• Promote the business centre and invest in community partnerships.
• Attract and train new staff to maintain a productive atmosphere.
• Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety regulations.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Customer-oriented

Strong team player

Management experience

Commercial sales knowledge

Distribution knowledge

Education

Valid driver's license

Good credit rating

Job description

Job Summary

Manager in Training – Regular position located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. You will manage a business centre as if you owned it, without the financial risk, serving a local market and leading projects of all sizes with top manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand your market and develop an annual and medium-term business plan.
• Manage all internal and external activities of the business centre, including financial management, sales, project management, customer service, purchasing, distribution, and team management.
• Analyze the centre’s current performance and assess opportunities to increase service levels and market‑share growth.
• Build solid relationships with local and regional representatives of key suppliers and create business partnerships.
• Promote the business centre and invest in the community, building partnerships to support the next generation and position the company as an outstanding employer.
• Attract, hire, train, and equip new staff; motivate the team to maintain a positive, stimulating and productive atmosphere.
• Ensure a safe work environment and enforce health and safety rules and regulations.
• Understand and master the business centre’s operations, including the various systems, and promote personal and professional knowledge and skill development.

Training Program

Complete the “Learn to Manage Your Centre” training program, requiring availability, willingness, and a valid driver’s license and good credit rating.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for taking on challenges.
• Customer‑oriented and strong team player.
• Solid experience or knowledge in management, commercial sales and distribution, and the electricity and renewable energy industry.
• Availability and willingness to complete the training program.
• Valid driver’s licence and good credit rating.

Benefits and Recognition

• Annual profit‑sharing offered to all employees, in addition to competitive compensation.
• Flexible group insurance plan, free health resources (Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program), Group RRSP with employer contribution, TFSA, Postsecondary Scholarship Program for employee children.
• Charging terminals available at facilities, Years of Service Recognition Program.
• Great place to work with dynamic environment, autonomy, career opportunities, and strong national network for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, Guillevin is a leading Canadian distributor recognized for field expertise and strong partnerships with trusted brands in electrical, lighting, renewable energy, telecommunications, and automation. With more than 120 locally managed autonomous centres across the country, we operate at the heart of the markets we serve, close to customers and their field realities. Our local teams are agile, autonomous, and able to respond quickly to find the right solution, even for the most complex needs. We are true business partners.