Branch Manager leading sales, service, and operational performance for Grainger’s MRO distribution branches in Windsor and Leamington.
Developing teams, growing counter sales, managing P&L, inventory, staffing, safety, and customer service.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to fulfill sales, service, and operational objectives of assigned branch(es)
Translate leadership and strategic direction for branch team members
Communicate and execute the branch business strategy and change management
Make fact-based business decisions balancing service, cost, ethics, and integrity
Lead customer interactions and make the location the customer’s first choice for MRO products and services
Build internal and external partnerships
Develop and execute sales and marketing plans, including showroom activities
Grow market share of counter and will-call sales
Lead a customer-driven sales and service culture
Present business results during Quarterly Business Reviews
Implement the Branch Network strategy
Drive key performance indicators for service excellence
Balance operating expenses and improve processes
Implement staffing strategies aligned with business needs and payroll budgets
Monitor P/L reports to achieve sales and expense targets
Ensure compliance with WFS Ltd. standard operating procedures
Manage inventory, safety, security, facility maintenance, and regulatory compliance
Develop and maintain knowledge of products sold
Create an engaged and committed team environment
Conduct performance reviews and coach team-member growth and development
Execute recruitment, selection, onboarding, coaching, and rewards and recognition
Maintain consistent team communication and encourage open-door feedback
Requirements
Combination of post-secondary education and experience or five years equivalent experience that meets the role requirements
Ability to implement initiatives, manage projects, and lead change
General business acumen, including understanding financial operating statements, P&L statements, and key drivers
Strong presentation skills
Effective time-management skills and a sense of urgency
Ability to influence and persuade internal and external decision-makers
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional work groups to develop integrated plans
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Proven experience in a sales and service environment
Proficiency in MS Office
Previous experience with SAP considered an asset
Bilingual in French and English where applicable
Ability to relocate considered an asset
Vehicle and driver’s licence required
Pre-employment background checks required for all external candidates
Benefits
Incentive target of 15% contingent upon achieving individual and company performance objectives
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Paid time off (PTO)
Up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance
Employee Family Assistance Program
Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
Employee discounts
Team member perks
Equal opportunity workplace
Reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process
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