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.

DESCRIPTION

We are currently looking for a self-motivated individual to become an integral part of our management team at our Winnipeg Notre Dame location.

Westburne offers:

• A competitive compensation and benefits plan.
• An excellent opportunity for advancement within a growing organization.

The Winnipeg Area Branch Manager 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:

• Creating a culture of exceptional customer service.

• Increasing South Manitoba market share by growing existing and harvesting new customer accounts.

• 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.

• Provide effective management through strong leadership and direction of immediate subordinates. Coordinate dealings with Westburne departments, outside manufactures, suppliers, and customers.

• Providing consistent performance management and training for direct reports.

• Ensuring the action of company policies and objectives.

• Ensuring operational efficiency and excellence in concert with Divisional and Corporate personnel.

• Meeting corporate objectives and expectations for quality, health and safety, and asset control initiatives.

• 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.

Skills / Qualifications:

• 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.
• Strong business acumen to analyze financial reports and to develop appropriate implementation strategies to meet/exceed operational/fiscal plans and targets.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships and identify potential sales opportunities.
• Strong time management, organizational and execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor and coach staff and work through difficult decisions.

If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in Fitzii.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please visit www.westburne.ca for other career opportunities. We invite you to also click on “Life Here” http://westburne.ca/life-here/why-westburne.html to learn more about Westburne.