General Manager Grocery

A Global Leader in Electrical Distribution
Rexel is a world leader in the electrical distribution market, operating in 18 Countries and leveraging a network of 1950 branches and 27000 employees. We provide innovative electrical solutions and equipment for the industrial, residential and commercial sectors. As the energy evolves, our business is transforming alongside it.By collaborating closely with our customers and partners, Rexel is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our employees, customer and stake holders alike. Together we are building sustainable performance and shaping a better future.
Rexel Atlantic, Rexel Utility, Westburne, Nedco, LTL and Talley
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.

Westburne is the Canadian market leader in electrical distribution. Responsible for all aspects of the division, the General Manager directs recruiting and developing talent, shapes strategic direction, drives sales and market share, and manages the P&L. In this role, you will also develop and maintain relationships with our key vendors and customers and interact effectively with internal stakeholders.
Based at our Mississauga location, the General Manager, is a critical leadership responsible for P&L responsibility for the province of Ontario.
The General Manager is accountable for ensuring the organization is highly profitable and continues to grow its market share. This will be accomplished by developing and implementing strategies, as well as monitoring the division's capability to execute initiatives. A key initiative is expanding the organization digital and e-commerce capabilities to better serve customers.
The successful candidate for this role will have a proven track record of general management capability, a strategic growth mindset, superior business acumen, and a people-focused leadership style. They will bring strong leadership skills operating in complex national, multi-divisional, and distributed workforce. Support and comply with Rexel Canada’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Provide leadership, direction, and development of the management team to ensure organizational and personal goals are achieved. Evaluate organizational performance in meeting objectives and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure performance plans are set, maintained, and continuously improved; generate creative solutions to identify improvements in processes.
Make sure employees are motivated and driven by creating a work environment that encourages high morale, team spirit, and rewards good performance. Also, ensure employees receives the necessary training to carry out their assigned responsibilities.
Create innovative ways to market products and services to potential customers.
Research and establish new opportunities to expand the division’s customer base.
Lead annual planning meeting and conduct regular reviews to ensure mutually agreed goals are achieved.
Possesses a university degree and over 15 years of leadership experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction and MRO product distribution. They should have a proven track record of managing multiple branch operations that deliver superior business results. It would be an added advantage if the candidate has experience in the electrical products distribution industry.
A leader with proven success in building and sustaining a professional, accountable, disciplined, and performance-driven culture.
An authentic leader with high integrity, strong emotional intelligence. A leader who is strong, flexible, and dedicated. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; lets subordinates present to senior management; Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it to improve products and services; talks and acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Knowledgeable in current and possible future industry policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization; The General Manager should be friendly, sincere, and dedicated with excellent communication, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
Comfortable in developing annual budgets, capital plans and workforce planning.
Ability to speak effectively with customers and suppliers, negotiate contracts, as well as write business performance reports.
Comfortable using MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, and pension plans, along with a remarkable range of career opportunities - whether advancing in your current field or exploring something entirely new. If you are motivated, we will help you find the career path that suits you.
Rexel Canada is committed to Employment Equity and values a diverse workforce, recognizing each employee's unique talents and skills.
We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, and pension plans, along with a remarkable range of career opportunities—whether advancing in your current field or exploring something entirely new. If you’re motivated, we’ll help you find the career path that suits you.

• Rexel Canada is committed to Employment Equity and values a diverse workforce, recognizing each employee's unique talents and skills.