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WESCO International

Global B2B distribution and logistics

Manager – Sales

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada$117.6k - $147k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • At least 3 years of professional sales experience in a related industry is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience managing a sales team or sales programs is required.
  • Working knowledge of business and management principles in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources is required.
  • Demonstrated verbal, written, analytical, persuasion, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including customer-needs assessment, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction, is required.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and exercise leadership and flexibility is required.
  • Excellent time-management and computer skills are required.
  • At least 5 years of related-industry professional sales experience is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience managing staff and programs at a national, district, or regional level is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to achieve sales and profit goals within a region, specific lines of business, or channels.
  • Design and recommend sales and marketing programs and set short- and long-term sales strategies.
  • Manage a single location with total sales revenue of up to $50 million and manage a team of direct reports.
  • Develop and administer sales plans to ensure customer satisfaction, assigned quota attainment, strong reference accounts, and skilled and motivated staff.
  • Partner with Marketing to develop and implement sales marketing programs and initiatives.
  • Determine annual sales and gross profit plans by implementing marketing strategies and analyzing trends and results.
  • Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing sales quotas for territories.
  • Project expected sales volume and profit for existing and new product lines and customers.
  • Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling prices by staying current with market supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
  • Coordinate order service by directing account representatives and executives on quotations, proposals, project order management techniques, and customer complaint resolution.
  • Establish and adjust billing margins by monitoring costs, competition, and market conditions and negotiating cost-side levels.
  • Manage sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
  • Maintain sales staff results by coaching employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with top customers.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
  • Forecast and communicate intricate details to senior business managers.
  • Interface with internal support departments to establish a positive customer experience.
  • Partner with suppliers to maintain customer relationships, provide staff training, and execute marketing programs and initiatives.
  • Partner with internal departments to troubleshoot issues such as inventory and operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant field is preferred.

About the Company

WESCO International

Global B2B distribution and logistics

Wesco International is a large B2B distributor and logistics provider that moves electrical, industrial, and communications products to customers such as electrical contractors, data centers, and government agencies. It sources products from thousands of manufacturers and offers procurement, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management services through a global network of about 800 branches and facilities in nearly 50 countries. The company differentiates itself by offering a wide product range at scale with end-to-end supply chain services that support customers across industrial, utility, and government markets. Its goal is to be a reliable partner for customers’ procurement and logistics needs by delivering comprehensive worldwide distribution and supply chain solutions.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1922

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