Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors, with 24 key Ontario locations and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry.

Culture

Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do.

Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done.

We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge. 

What you will be doing

As the Vice President of Sales, you will play a critical role in developing and executing sales strategies, driving business growth and fostering strong customer relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned sales leader to make a significant impact in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Develop and execute strategic vision and direction for driving revenue and profitability.

Create and lead the sales strategy to grow revenue, expand market share and penetrate deeper into existing customer base.

Mentor, motivate and lead Sales teams to achieve goals while developing a high-performance sales team.

Analyze and optimize revenue and opportunity streams, including pricing strategies, upselling, cross selling and other techniques.

Collaborate with other teams in the organization to align sales efforts with product offerings and market demands.

Develop and manage the sales budget in collaboration with sales directors and other groups.

Leverage data analytics including market and emerging trends for new growth opportunities.

Nurture key relationships with strategic customers and vendor partners. 

What you bring to the table

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales and Marketing or related field.

Proven experience in senior leadership roles, with a successful track record of driving sales growth.

Strong understanding of the industry, market trends, and customer behaviours.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to drive revenue growth and foster team success.

Don’t have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better.

We believe in taking care of our people

We offer a competitive compensation package, including, health, dental, RRSP/RPP and much more!

Words that our employees use to describe us

Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful!

*Flexible interview options are available!