Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.
Graybar Canada – a division of Graybar Electric US – is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. We are also a Fortune 500 company.
Graybar operates more than 250 distribution facilities throughout North America, with over 30 branches across Canada alone. As one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.
Graybar Canada has an exciting career opportunity available. We are currently seeking a Branch Manager to join our Langley, BC.
Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- TELUS Health Virtual Care
- Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Profit Sharing Program
- Long Term Disability Benefits
- Group RRSP Matching
- Corporate Fitness Membership Program
- Employee Share Purchase Program
- Computer Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Service Awards Program
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible for achieving sales growth and profitability of the Branch.
- Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships.
- Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturer partners to ensure we are positioned as a strong channel in the Region.
- Ensure that all reasonable client requests are met diligently.
- Prepare appropriate annual, monthly and weekly plans. Set reasonable goals with deadlines for completion and monitor results.
- Responsible for all financial aspects within the branch (costs/expenditures, accounts receivable, credit risks, etc.).
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Manage and train Branch employees to the Graybar Canada standards.
- Determine merchandise and services.
- Implement price policies.
- Manage inventory control.
- Set an example by following all company procedures and policies.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of five years (preferred) relevant sales experience. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in business administration or equivalent may be given preference.
- Ability to prioritize work and ability to be flexible.
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Sx Enterprise and proven proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Possess the ability to read, understand and prepare a budget. Ability to read and understand basic financial statements and reports.
- The ability to delegate, set expectations and monitor progress of all direct reports.
- Motivate, inspire, provide and accept feedback to and from employees.
- The prioritization skills necessary to use time effectively and set action plans to achieve business targets.
- The individual takes responsibility for subordinates' activities, makes self available to staff, provides regular performance feedback, develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
- Possess strong relationship building skills to cultivate and develop customer loyalty.
- Practice excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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