Wolseley Canada Inc.

Sales Manager (London, ON)

Wolseley Canada Inc.$100K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education with 7-10 years related experience in sales, preferably in wholesale distribution.
  • Deep industry knowledge of Company product lines and served markets.
  • Understanding of competitive strategies and tactics.
  • Exceptional communication skills for professional interactions and presentations.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Interpersonal skills with a proven track record in teamwork.
  • Fluency in CRM tools like Salesforce and related sales enablement applications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize effective sales strategies for growth.
  • Manage team recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance.
  • Maintain a robust sales pipeline across all market sectors.
  • Oversee lead management and data evaluation to meet sales goals.
  • Collaborate with departments for seamless customer experiences.
  • Analyze sales performance to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Foster relationships with key customers and vendor partners.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time permanent employees.
  • Health and dental benefits may be available for fixed-term contracts.
  • Supportive company culture with a focus on excellence and innovation.
Full Job Description

Join the London location as a Sales Manager, leading a high-performing sales team and driving profitable growth across multiple market segments. We're looking for a strategic and results-oriented leader with strong sales management experience, industry knowledge, and expertise in CRM tools such as Salesforce. In this role, you'll develop and execute sales strategies, build key customer and vendor relationships, coach and develop talent, and collaborate across the organization to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve business objectives.

What you will do:

  • Contribute to the implementation and optimization of a focused a sales strategy.  

  • Lead all aspects of team management including recruiting, on-boarding, coaching and performance management.

  • Build and manage a sales pipeline ensuring sustainable growth in all market sectors and across all product categories.

  • Direct the flow of information for sales activities (lead management, opportunity management (including price governance and contract negotiation) and evaluate data to ensure that top-line sales and profit margin goals are met.

  • Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, product management, procurement, supply chain and branch operations to ensure a seamless customer experience.

  • Monitor and analyze sales performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.

  • Build and maintain relationships with key customers and vendor partners to increase market share and deliver profitable growth.

  • Represent the company at industry events to promote products and services.

  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and market developments to identify new opportunities for growth.

  • As Wolseley continues to grow and enhance its operations, the Regional Sales Manager will be a leading change agent, contributing to the implementation of identified sales effectiveness and sales enablement initiatives to best leverage the knowledge and skills of their team.

  • Direct the flow of information for sales activities and transactions (leads, billings, orders and contracts) and evaluate data to ensure that goals are met.

  • Assists in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitors team expenditures.

  • Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to sales, serves as liaison, working with other departments in the resolution of day-to-day customer service, administrative and operational issues.

What you will bring:

  • Post Secondary education plus a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) year related experience, including a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years progressive sales experience, preferably within the wholesale distribution industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Industry product knowledge related to Company product lines and markets served

  • Knowledgeable of the competition and aware of strategy and tactics

  • Proven ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of responsibility (internal and external) to prepare and deliver professional documents and presentations.

  • Consistently meeting deadlines within a fast paced work environment and works effectively within time constraints;

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working in a team environment;

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

  • Fluency in CRM (Salesforce), experience with integration of related apps such as ConstructConnect, ZoomInfo and other sales enablement tools.

Base Salary : $100,000 to $110,000 + 25% MIP + Car Allowance

Existing position : Backfill

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Ready to Shape the Future? 


Join Wolseley Canada and take the next step in your career. Apply today to become a trusted partner in our mission to deliver excellence and innovation across Canada’s infrastructure. 


Please note: Wolseley uses AI-assisted tools to support applicant screening.


Where a salary range is posted, the total compensation range posted for this role represents the total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable.  Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience, skills and qualifications relevant to the role. 


Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status and contract length. Full-time permanent positions are eligible for the full benefits package. Fixed-term contract positions may be eligible for health and dental benefits depending on the terms of the position. Short-term contract positions are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits. 

About Wolseley Canada Inc.

Wolseley Canada Inc. is a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products in Canada. The company offers a wide range of products from leading manufacturers, including pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures. Wolseley Canada has been in business for over 60 years and has a network of over 220 branches across the country. The company is committed to providing its customers with the best possible service and is dedicated to helping them find the right products for their needs.
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