At Gescan, we leverage our strong global resource base, our local expertise, and our family-oriented values to deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world’s largest privately‑held electrical distributor. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

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You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.

You will be working for the world’s #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.

A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.

We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.

An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Managing and encouraging optimal performance of all direct reports, including training.

Coaching and career development of direct reports.

Assist with the development and implementation of strategic sales and branch budget plans consistent with corporate goals.

Deliver sales presentations to key clients in coordination with Branch Managers and District Managers.

Assist Branch Managers with maintaining relationships and negotiating / closing deals.

Sales planning and identifying opportunities for growth including areas of interest for client base expansion.





Review and approve pricing structure in local and regional customer proposals.

Manage branch resources within target productivity and efficiency benchmarks.

Review assigned sales territories with Branch Managers and District Managers.

Resolve day to day personnel issues where management decisions are required.

Read, understand, and follow Sonepar’s health, safety, and environment policies and all applicable OH&S; legislation/regulations.

Actively participate in Sonepar’s health and safety management system, including training, audits, assessments, safety meetings, and inspections.

Identify, control, and report workplace hazards including following WHMIS/TDG requirements and reporting near misses.

Report workplace injuries immediately and participate in any return to work programs or requirements.

Minimum 3-5 years previous management experience.High School Diploma required.

College/University Diploma required (Business related, preferred).

Courses in Sales/Marketing an asset.Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.Up to 50% travel.

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.

Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.





Regardless of your advantages program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I;) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request.

📌 Area Manager, Market Management (Calgary)
🏢 Sonepar
📍 Calgary