Texcan provides customers with high quality wire and cable products at the best value possible. As one of Canada’s largest distributor for over 45 years, we have built a reputation for going to great lengths for our customers. We supply solutions for a variety of different markets in residential, commercial, industrial and emerging green markets such as wind farms, solar energy, hydroelectric, water and waste treatments.
We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.
To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com
What's In It For You?
- You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
- You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
- Be part of an ISO certified company with a strong a quality assurance program and new technologies which help you perform at your best.
- Attractive compensation with benefits and “other perks” such as tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Referral provides the opportunity to earn more while you work by referring one of the best you know.
- In-depth process and product training provided by a mentored approach, product knowledge sessions hosted by the Product Manager and lunch and learn meetings.
- We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
Scope of Position:
The Sales Manager leads sales growth and business development in the Vancouver region. This role oversees regional sales strategies, monitors forecasts, and implements market initiatives to ensure consistent execution. The position includes coaching and developing direct reports while fostering accountability and excellence. Meeting and surpassing sales and margin targets is essential, as success in this role directly impacts regional performance and overall business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, mentor, and motivate sales, customer service, and support teams to drive performance and engagement.
- Develop, implement, and execute sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue and margin targets.
- Establish, monitor, and report on sales performance through regular analysis (daily, weekly, and monthly).
- Prepare and manage branch budgets, forecasts, and key account portfolios.
- Ensure employees are properly trained for their roles and that training remains current and effective.
- Participate in setting, tracking, and maintaining branch goals and operational objectives.
- Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key customers through regular calls and site visits.
- Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to increase product knowledge, awareness, and sales growth.
- Maintain open, professional communication with vendors and promptly address customer issues or concerns.
- Oversee sales, customer service, and administrative functions within the branch.
- Conduct weekly sales meetings and address day‑to‑day personnel matters requiring management action.
- Represent the company positively within the local market and industry community and contribute to strategic and future planning.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- College/University Diploma required (Business, and/or sales & Marketing, or technical focus preferred).
- Minimum 5-7 years of related experience, preferably in a Sales/Distribution environment.
- Previous management experience required.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Previous industry experiences an asset.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
- Must have your own reliable transportation.
- Out-of-town travel may be required as needed.
- When visiting customers within city limits, the expectation will be to come into the office in the beginning of the day and near the end of the day.
- Most trips are scheduled and pre-planned, but there may be occasional trips with minimal notice.
Benefits & Perks
- We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
- Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
- Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
- Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
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Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.
Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.
This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.
Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.
Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.
Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
