Branch Manager (Sales-Focused)

AESSEAL, Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a Branch Manager, Operations Manager, or Sales-led General Manager in technical or industrial services.
  • Strong experience in B2B sales and managing customer relationships.
  • Proven P&L ownership and commercial decision-making skills.
  • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams effectively.
  • Ability to combine hands-on sales with structured operational management.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Drive branch revenue, margin, and growth targets in Sarnia and Toronto.
  • Oversee new business development and lifecycle service sales opportunities.
  • Engage with strategic customers to support deal strategy and closure.
  • Ensure an effective sales pipeline and forecast management.
  • Manage P&L, including budget controls and financial performance reviews.
  • Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, setting performance KPIs.
  • Actively promote a safety-first, customer-focused culture across both locations.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill acquisition.
  • Access to a supportive team environment and proven leadership.
  • Autonomy in decision-making and accountability for results.
  • Flexible work environment with the potential for travel between branches.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Core Accountabilities

1. Sales Leadership & Revenue Growth (Primary Focus)
  • Own and deliver branch revenue, margin, and growth targets across Sarnia and Toronto.
  • Lead new business development, key account growth, and lifecycle service sales (condition monitoring, reliability services, software, and consulting as applicable).
  • Personally engage with strategic customers and high-value opportunities, supporting deal strategy, pricing, and closure.
  • Ensure a robust and qualified sales pipeline, forecast accuracy, and conversion discipline.
  • Work closely with the wider AVT/AES group to leverage cross-selling- and group opportunities.
  • Set and manage pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with margin and profitability.


2. Profit & Loss (P&L) Responsibility
  • Hold full P&L accountability for the Sarnia and Toronto branches, including:
    • Revenue
    • Gross margin
    • Operating costs
    • Resource utilization
    • Overall profitability
  • Manage branch budgets, cost control, and investment decisions.
  • Review monthly financial performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure effective billing, revenue recognition, and working capital- management (WIP, invoicing, credit control support).


3. Team Leadership & People Management
  • Lead, develop, and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across sales, engineering, and technical services.
  • Set clear performance objectives, KPIs, and accountability for all branch staff.
  • Conduct regular reviews, coaching sessions, and performance management activities.
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain high-quality talent aligned to AVT Reliability's commercial and technical standards.
  • Promote a commercial, customer-focused, and safety-first culture across both locations.


4. Scheduling, Resource & Capacity Management
  • Overall responsibility for resource planning and scheduling across Sarnia and Toronto.
  • Ensure engineers and technicians are effectively utilized and aligned to customer demand and project commitments.
  • Balance short-term- reactive work with planned and recurring services.
  • Work closely with customers and internal teams to manage priorities, lead times, and delivery expectations.
  • Ensure workload planning supports margin delivery and avoids bottlenecks or under-utilization.


5. Operational & Business Management
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across both branches.
  • Oversee day-to-day branch activities including:
    • Service delivery coordination
    • Facilities oversight
    • Equipment and asset management
    • Supplier and subcontractor control
  • Ensure alignment between sales commitments and operational capability.
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.


6. Customer Relationship & Market Development
  • Maintain strong relationships with key customers, acting as senior point of contact where required.
  • Identify opportunities for long-term service agreements, recurring contracts, and strategic partnerships.
  • Represent AVT Reliability in the local market, strengthening brand reputation and visibility.
  • Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer needs to inform strategy.


7. Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure branches operate in full compliance with Health & Safety, ISO/Quality, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all work is conducted in accordance with AVT and customer standards.
  • Ensure documentation, reporting, and audits are completed accurately and on time.


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Branch revenue growth and new business wins
  • Gross margin and profitability
  • Sales pipeline value and conversion rate
  • Resource utilization and scheduling efficiency
  • Customer satisfaction and retention
  • Team performance, engagement, and development


Skills, Experience & Background

Essential
  • Proven experience as a Branch Manager, Operations Manager, or Sales-led General Manager in a technical or industrial services environment.
  • Strong background in B2B sales and customer relationship management.
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership and commercial decision-making ability.
  • Experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to balance hands-on- commercial activity with structured operational management.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills


Desirable
  • Experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, asset management, or industrial services.
  • Exposure to regulated, safety-critical industrial environments.
  • Experience managing multi-site operations.


Role Characteristics
  • Sales-biased leadership role with strong operational accountability
  • Multi-site responsibility (Sarnia & Toronto)
  • High level of autonomy with clear accountability for results
  • Travel between branch locations and key customers


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