Branch Manager - Chatham


Electrozad Supply Company Limited
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
Locations: Chatham-Kent, London, Windsor

Last Day to Apply: February 26, 2021

The Role

The Branch Manager provides strategic leadership, direction and oversight for the sales and operations resources within the branch location. This role is responsible for aligning the local market customer requirements with the relevant Electrozad capabilities to drive sales growth and profitability. The Branch Manager builds and leads a top performing local team that is focussed on delivering industry leading customer solutions.  

Electrozad

One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Electrozad is the largest independently owned and operated electrical wholesale distributor in Southwestern Ontario. Founded 65 years ago, Electrozad has over 125 employees in 5 locations. From products to complete project solutions, we provide customers with a convenient ‘one-stop-shop’ total source for their automation and electrical needs. Our mission as “The House that Service Built” is to deliver the best electrical and automation products, services, and expertise, while maximizing customer success.

What you will be working on:

  • Providing leadership and assistance to the branch location with respect to meeting company goals in pricing, profit, and market specific needs.
  • Driving annual sales and marketing plans for direct reports to ensure target objectives are met.
  • Managing customer & supplier relationships in the Chatham-Kent area as well as promoting and representing Electrozad through the local business community and industry associations.
  • Supervising sales, purchasing and warehouse personnel, including hiring, performance evaluations, training and development plans, work allocation and issue resolution.
  • Analyzing and appraising the effectiveness of branch resources for continuous growth and improvement.
  • Monitoring and managing all costs and expenditures while operating with corporate support.
  • Recommending, implementing, and assisting in the administration of company policies and procedures to enhance operations.
  • Ensuring that all branch employees work in a safe environment and that every necessary precaution is taken to ensure safety in the workplace is a top priority.
  • Working closely with all corporate and local management to ensure the highest standards of quality, integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness in all aspects of the operations are achieved.

Qualifications/Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for our culture, has a successful record of growing a business and the ability to drive change.

  • 10+ Years of experience in Electrical/Automation Sales, wholesale distribution industry preferred
  • Experience managing and leading teams
  • Post Secondary education in a relevant discipline
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire, provide, and accept feedback
  • Experience implementing and working with digital business tools such as CRM software
  • Ability to read and understand basic financial reports
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Ability to provide timely, accurate and clear reports
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

What you can expect from us:

  • Competitive compensation, benefits, pension, and vacation time
  • A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
  • A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
  • A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
  • An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
  • An opportunity to give back to the community through various events and fundraising efforts

We wish to thank all applicants, however, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Electrozad is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Electrozad will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. Please send applications to HR@electrozad.com

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