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Eddy Group Limited is a Maritime-based wholesale distributor and proud member of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies”. Eddy Group Limited has been a trusted partner in the construction industry for over a century. As a family business now in its fifth generation, we are all about providing top-notch products, personalized solutions, and great service to our industrial, commercial, and residential customers.

As part of our Head Office Sales team, the Electrical Division Manager will be responsible for cultivating vendor relationships and ensure that the assigned product lines he/she is responsible for support the company’s overall business plan. This individual will provide direction to our branch sales teams, offering professional expertise and monitoring performance to ensure that division and corporate objectives are achieved within scheduled timelines and budgets. The ability to work with branches and customers and providing guidance on job quotes is an important aspect of this role. The Division Manager will draw on experience in both electrical and business administration to provide strategic input and identify opportunities for the growth of the company. A key element of this position is dedication to electrical and a willingness to continue to learn and develop professionally to assist the company in its goal of being an innovator in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain partnerships with suppliers:
• Negotiate and recommend favourable product lines,
• Initiate and coordinate effective corporate product promotions
• Execute product initiatives, promotions and recommend branch sales training
• Manage assigned product lines throughout the product lifestyle:
• Source optimal product lines through market research and competitive pricing,
• Implement and update pricing strategies used for setting margins
• Establish the most advantageous stocking levels
• Develop and manage budgeted divisional sales and inventory levels in partnership with Corporate Operations and Corporate Sales.
• Consult with Corporate Operation Manager to discuss new inventory prior to commitment or acting.
• Submit pricing to Operations, review comparisons and renegotiate pricing when necessary.
• Provide support and guidance to Branch Managers
• Ensure that company practices comply with all applicable regulations and standards
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new technology and changes in the industry and help the company adapt accordingly
• Manage your own schedule and time.

Qualifications and key competencies:

• Post-secondary education in related field
• 7-10 years of electrical distribution experience
• Management experience would be considered an asset
• Familiarity with renewables and associated product lines will be considered an asset.
• Judgment and decision-making skills with ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of various options from business and technical standpoints
• A commitment to knowledge and professional growth
• Ability to explain electrical principles and options to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to speak clearly and confidently in both business and technical settings.

Why join the Eddy Group?

• Health, drug, dental, life insurance, dependent life insurance, AD&D, EFAP and LTD Benefits.
• Vehicle allowance and gas cards for business purposes.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (4% Employee and 2% Employer Match).
• Earn quarterly and annual commissions for your hard work.
• Join a dynamic, results-driven team where collaboration is key, and success is the norm.
• Experience a winning culture that makes you proud.
• Eddy Group has family values and treats its employees that way.

This is a full-time position that may be located anywhere in the Maritime provinces with preference for individuals located near Eddy Group Ltd locations. Regular business hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, however, occasional work outside these hours should be expected. The successful candidate will need reliable transportation and the ability to travel to Eddy Group Limited locations, attend meetings, educational seminars, and networking events as required.

Annual base salary will be commensurate with your experience.

Eddy Group Limited is committed to a diverse environment. All qualified candidates who live in Canada and have permanent work status will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, orientation, disability, age, or any protected grounds.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position and will advise that only selected candidates will be contacted.