About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing distributor in the electrical and industrial space, with over 45 years of success across Canada. They support a wide range of markets including residential, commercial, industrial, and emerging green energy sectors.
Backed by a global organization operating in over 40 countries, this is an opportunity to join a stable, well-resourced business with strong leadership, product depth, and long-term growth potential.
About the Role
As Sales Manager, you will lead sales growth and business development for the Winnipeg region. You’ll be responsible for driving performance, developing your team, and ensuring consistent execution across the branch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of sales and support staff
- Drive revenue and margin growth across the region
- Build and execute sales strategies aligned with business objectives
- Monitor sales performance, forecasts, and key metrics
- Manage budgets and account portfolios
- Strengthen relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners
- Participate in customer meetings and support complex sales opportunities
- Analyze market trends, pricing, and competitive activity
- Lead regular sales meetings and performance reviews
- Support training and development across the team
- Address customer issues and ensure a high level of service delivery
Qualifications:
- 5–7+ years of experience in sales, ideally within distribution or a technical/industrial environment
- Previous leadership or team management experience
- Strong understanding of sales processes, metrics, and performance management
- Ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Industry experience in electrical, industrial, or related sectors is an asset
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and RRSP matching
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training programs
- Strong internal support and access to a large product inventory
- Career growth opportunity
Additional Details:
- Based in Winnipeg, with local travel required
- Occasional out-of-town travel may be needed
- Combination of office, customer site visits, and field activity.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with a well-established and growing organization where your impact will be visible. You’ll lead a team, drive regional performance, and play a key role in strengthening customer relationships, all within a collaborative and accountable environment.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a sales leader who enjoys building teams, driving results, and working closely with customers and partners, we’d like to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to lead from the front, influence strategy, and grow market share within a respected and stable organization.
To apply, please submit your resume in confidence to jay@otrg.ca