Branch Supervisor - Jobs in Chatham-Kent, ON

Job Description

As the world’s number one distributor of heating, plumbing, industrial, and waterworks supplies, we know that talented people are essential to maintaining our success in the future.Wolseley Canada provides an environment where employees can take their skills, talents, experience and interests to the next level to grow professionally and build rewarding careers.Wolseley Canada offers many challenging and diverse career opportunities in our local branch networks and throughout our Regional and Corporate offices across Canada.We are driven to achieve results, collaborate with each other to determine the best course of action, hold ourselves accountable at all times and demonstrate resilience when new challenges come our way.Does this sound like you Do you want to make a difference and grow your career If so, then come join our talented and high performing team.As the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the Branch in compliance with established policies and procedures. You will direct and supervise the Inside and Counter Sales teams and warehouse operations such as shipping, receiving, maintenance of inventory and other material handling activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, career-oriented individual desirous of being part of a large, evolving and successful global organization with the ability to impact the future success.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing direction, training, coaching and leadership to branch associates
• Managing the overall operations of the branch ensuring superior customer service levels
• Cultivating and managing key business relationships
• Identify new product/business opportunities based on customer needs
• Planning and organizing branch to fulfill sales, trading profit and company objectives
• Creating and maintaining strategic alliances with vendors
• Manage weekly work schedule and labor costs of associates

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to lead and build a successful team
• Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives within a highly competitive market
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills
• Judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to interpret reports, identify and analyze business trends, products, and customers
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and AS400 is an asset
• Product knowledge of the industry is required
• Fluency in both French and English would be an asset

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Life insurance, disability and wellness programs
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time, and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Employee discount program

About WolseleyWolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor to plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial markets in the country.Wolseley Canada is part of Ferguson PLC –the world’s largest trade distributor of plumbing and heating products, leading supplier of waterworks, industrial and building materials. Our customers include professional contractors, retailers and industrial users. We have a network of more than 220 branches coast-to-coast, about 2,400 associates and a national team of sales and service specialists. We are known for our knowledge, dependability and expertise, which our customers have come to rely on for their ever-changing needs. Our continued growth as an industry leader depends on hiring the best talent and Wolseley Canada is committed to supporting the successes and development of our associates.We are an employer of choice through our:

• Career development and training opportunities
• Sustainable profitability and long-term growth strategy
• Commitment to excellence in serving all customers
• Company values – we act with integrity, drive for results and value our people
• Culture that challenges the status quo, seeks innovation and new opportunities
• Competitive benefits and discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Recognition of the importance of sustainable living; as such we are committed to supporting sustainable products for the preservation of our natural resources
• National sponsorship of Special Olympics Canada
• Proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity

Wolseley provides the essential safety supplies needed to keep our locations operational and our associates productive. To protect the health and safety of our associates and customers, we have modified our normal operating policies in response to COVID-19.Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months in case a great opportunity opens for you to join our Wolseley family.Job Type: Full-time