Sales Manager - Lighting, Electrical & Industrial Supplies

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><p>As a Sales Manager, you will lead and develop a five-person inside sales/order desk team within a busy lighting and electrical distribution company. You will provide leadership, hands-on support, and technical expertise to drive performance, streamline communication, and strengthen the bridge between inside and outside sales. This position includes a salary of $90,000-$110,000.</p><p></p><p><strong>Company and Culture</strong></p><p>Our client is a proud Canadian distributor of quality lighting & electrical products, founded in 1989. For more than 30 years, they have serviced customers in every industry, including government, institutional facilities, industrial & commercial operations, manufacturing plants, offices, and retail locations. They are an innovative solutions-based company whose staff excels in their product knowledge. The company has a single location and is smaller and known for its customer service, striving to exceed customer expectations, and bring ongoing value to their customers </p><p></p><p><strong>OFFICE LOCATION</strong></p><ul><li><p>Office location: Mississauga, ON</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>THE PRODUCT/SERVICE</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lighting and Electrical Products</p></li><li><p>Cost-Effective and Custom Energy Saving Solutions</p></li><li><p>Industrial Safety Supplies</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS</strong></p><ul><li><p>Government</p></li><li><p>Industrial and Commercial Operations</p></li><li><p>Retailers</p></li><li><p>Contractors </p></li><li><p>Property Managers </p></li><li><p>Manufacturing Facilities</p></li><li><p>Offices</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>PRODUCT VALUE AND SALES CYCLE</strong></p><ul><li><p>Average order ranges from $350 to $500,000</p></li><li><p>Sales cycles range from immediate to 2 years</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>TYPICAL DAYS AND DUTIES</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>20%</strong> – Hands-on (counter/customer support, calls, or training)</p></li><li><p><strong>20–30%</strong> – Coaching and supervising order desk staff</p></li><li><p><strong>20%</strong> – Process improvement and streamlining workflows</p></li><li><p><strong>20%</strong> – Quote follow-up and house account development</p></li><li><p><strong>Balance</strong> – Coordination with outside sales, suppliers, and leadership</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</strong></p><ul><li><p>A salary of $90K-$110K depending on experience</p></li><li><p>Health Benefits</p></li><li><p>Business expenses reimbursed</p></li><li><p>Laptop</p></li><li><p>Cell Phone</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>SUPPORT AND TRAINING</strong></p><ul><li><p>On Job</p></li><li><p>Shadowing</p></li><li><p>Supplier training (Inhouse or at Supplier’s location)</p></li><li><p>Online</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND</strong></p><ul><li><p>10–15 years of experience in sales or technical roles within electrical, lighting, or industrial supply industries.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing or mentoring a sales or order desk team.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>EDUCATION</strong></p><ul><li><p>Post-secondary or professional experience equivalent</p></li><li><p>Electrical <span >Apprentice/Electrical</span> Technician background would be a plus </p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>TECHNICAL SKILLS</strong></p><p>Basic Computer Skills</p><p>Experience using CRM</p><p></p><p><strong>WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY</strong></p><ul><li><p>You are looking for a career and growth opportunity</p></li><li><p>You are looking to work for a smaller company where your contribution is valued</p></li></ul><p><p><strong>ABOUT JUST SALES JOBS</strong></p><p>Just Sales Jobs sources and places Top Sales Talent from Toronto to Kitchener/Waterloo and Cities in between. We use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies along with a proven hiring methodology to identify Top Sales Talent.</p><p>Just Sales Jobs has earned a reputation as the best recruitment agency in Ontario. We source and place for Sales Positions between Toronto and <span >Kitchener/Waterloo,</span> and cities in between. Sales positions we hire for include, Vice President of Sales, National Sales Director, Sales Director, Director of Sales, Regional Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Vice President Business Development, Business Development, Business Development Director, Business Development Representative, Business Development Manager, Business Development Officer, Sales Representative, Senior Sales Representative, Sales Development Representative, Account Manager, Account Executive, Senior Account Manager, Telemarketer, Inside Sales, Outside Sales, Door to Door Sales.</p><p><em>Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive, barrier-free workplace. They strive to provide a safe, healthy and respectful workplace where individuals are valued for their contributions. Our client encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.</em><em>Our client is committed to providing an accessible and supportive recruitment experience for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us in advance at </em><em><span >toptalent@justsalesjobs.ca</span></em><em>We thank all applicants in advance for their interest however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.</em></p><p>#IND8</p></p></p></p></p>