Branch Manager - Sales & Business Development

Winnipeg, MB

Full-Time | Senior Leadership | On-Site with Flexible Remote Work Opportunities

Lead Growth. Build Relationships. Drive Results.

Nirvana Waterworks is a fast-growing Canadian-owned distributor of waterworks and HDPE products serving municipalities, contractors, industrial clients, and remote/northern communities across Western Canada.

We're seeking an ambitious and results-driven Branch Manager - Sales & Business Development to lead our Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario operations while driving revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic customer development.

This is a senior leadership position with significant influence over the future of the business. Working directly with ownership, you will identify growth opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, develop high-performing teams, and help establish Nirvana Waterworks as the preferred supplier in our markets.

If you're an entrepreneurial leader who thrives on building business, developing people, and winning new opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Growth

- Develop and execute regional sales and business development strategies to achieve aggressive growth objectives.
- Identify and pursue new market opportunities across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
- Build strong relationships with municipalities, contractors, engineering firms, developers, utilities, industrial customers, and Indigenous communities.
- Expand market share through strategic account acquisition and customer retention initiatives.
- Lead territory planning, customer growth strategies, and market development efforts.
- Identify emerging industry trends and capitalize on new revenue opportunities.

Sales Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop Inside Sales, Outside Sales, and Estimation teams.
- Establish sales goals, performance metrics, and accountability standards.
- Participate in major customer meetings, bid reviews, contract negotiations, and presentations.
- Drive customer engagement and ensure a superior customer experience.
- Support key account management and long-term customer development plans.
- Foster a culture focused on growth, accountability, relationship-building, and solution-based selling.

Strategic Customer & Supplier Relationships
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with key customers, suppliers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
- Represent Nirvana Waterworks at industry events, networking functions, trade shows, and customer meetings.
- Collaborate with supplier partners to identify opportunities and strengthen market presence.




- Act as the senior point of contact for strategic accounts and major projects.

Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, develop, and retain top-performing sales and operational talent.
- Create a high-performance culture built on accountability, customer focus, collaboration, and results.
- Coach team members through regular feedback, mentorship, and professional development.
- Lead organizational growth initiatives and succession planning efforts.

Operational & Financial Management
- Ensure efficient day-to-day branch operations that support sales growth and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with warehouse, operations, estimation, marketing, and accounting teams.
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability targets.
- Monitor key performance indicators and adjust strategies to maximize revenue and margin performance.
- Support collections efforts and ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.

Executive Leadership
- Partner closely with ownership on strategic planning and growth initiatives.
- Present regular reports on sales performance, financial results, market opportunities, and operational effectiveness.
- Provide recommendations on expansion opportunities, investments, staffing, and business strategy.

What You Bring

Required Experience

- Proven success in business development, sales leadership, branch management, or regional management.
- Demonstrated ability to grow revenue, develop markets, and build long-term customer relationships.
- Experience leading high-performing sales teams and achieving measurable growth targets.
- Strong negotiation, relationship management, and strategic planning skills.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and performance metrics.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

Preferred Experience
- Experience within waterworks, municipal infrastructure, HDPE, underground utilities, construction materials, industrial distribution, or related industries.
- Experience selling to municipalities, contractors, consulting engineers, utilities, developers, or industrial customers.
- Familiarity with project-based sales environments, tendering processes,



and estimation workflows.

Leadership Profile
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth and continuous improvement.
- Strong communicator and relationship builder who can influence at all levels.
- Results-driven leader who takes ownership and follows through.
- Comfortable operating in a growing company where systems and structure continue to evolve.
- Collaborative professional who leads by example and inspires confidence in customers and team members alike.

Why Join Nirvana Waterworks? This is more than a traditional branch management role. You'll help shape the growth strategy of a rapidly expanding company while enjoying the autonomy to build customer relationships, develop new markets, and lead a talented team.

You'll work directly with ownership, have a meaningful voice in key business decisions, and play a critical role in defining the future of our Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario operations.

Compensation & Advantages

We recognize that exceptional leaders create exceptional results. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support both your professional success and personal well-being.

- Competitive salary based on experience and leadership capabilities
- Performance-based bonus and incentive opportunities
- Employer RRSP contribution program
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely when business needs permit
- Company-provided technology and tools to support success
- Paid vacation and statutory holidays
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Significant advancement potential as the company continues to expand

Additional Details Schedule: Monday to Friday, Full-Time

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, with regional travel throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario as required.

Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is identified.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about growing a business, building strong customer relationships, and leading high-performing teams, we'd like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in sales leadership, business development, and team management, and tell us why you're the right fit for Nirvana Waterworks.

Join Nirvana Waterworks and help drive the future of waterworks and infrastructure solutions across Western Canada.

Pay: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Branch Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nirvana Waterworks
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