Divisional Industrial Project Manager

Westburne is much more than electrical products. We are Canada’s market leader in energy solutions, renewables, lighting, wire & cable, automation and connected network solutions. We have access to the best partners in the industry and we go above and beyond to help our customers and partners grow.

To learn more about Westburne, please visit us at LifeHere.westburne.ca and westburne.ca

We are currently looking for a self-motivated individual to become an integral part of our team at our Calgary location. If you want to work in a dynamic team environment and you excel when being trusted with responsibility, then Westburne is the place for you.

Responsibilities:

• Management of industrial project group
• Apply organizational policies and ensure adherence to implemented procedures at all levels
• Train and manage employees within the team
• Resolve customer and supplier disputes
• Review supplier and customer terms and condition documents
• Maintain contact with customers and vendors to build a lucrative business relationship
• Conduct regular job status update meetings with sales force and management
• Evaluate job closing losses
• Obtain and analyze quote requests from contractors, sales representatives and bid depository
• Overlook specifications and determine if product requirements are achievable and profitable to the company
• Coordinate the quotation from various sources to organize a complete package for the customer
• Oversee order placements with manufacturers for quoted material on project orders
• Release reviewed material for shipment and expedite orders according to stipulated delivery schedule
• Review schedule of delivery dates
• Complete closing sheets on all quoted jobs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• College diploma in business/sales/marketing or equivalent education and/or experience
• 5 years of related experience in the industry, including a minimum of 1 year personnel management experience
• Project management experience
• Product knowledge of the electrical business is essential
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and negotiation skills
• Computer literacy – proficient with MS Office, Internet & IBM AS/400 knowledge
• Experience in quotations/project coordination is a definite asset

Why Westburne?

Westburne, a division of Rexel, is the Canadian market leader in the B2B supply of electrical, alternative energy, lighting, wire and cable, automation and connected enterprise solutions. With over 100 locations, we are proud to offer rewarding careers to over 1000 Canadians across the country.

What We Can Offer You

Our employees enjoy a dynamic and ever-changing work environment. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and pension packages, and the opportunity for continued growth across the organization.

Westburne provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.