Our Dartmouth, NS Branch is seeking a self-motivated team player for the position of Branch Administration Manager.  The Dartmouth Branch serves the construction, industrial and GIC markets in Atlantic Canada.

At WESCO Distribution, our people go the extra step to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. It's through their expertise and dedication that we're the leading distributor of Electrical and MRO products and advanced, integrated supply procurement outsourcing services.

The preferred candidate will have a minimum five years of experience working as a direct Administrative Manager, As well as being a 2 / 3 year graduate from a business administration program. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as Internet Skills are required. Ability to multitask, handle difficult situations exceptional organizational skills and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provided administrative support to the Branch Manager
• Manage the warehouse, office support functions and equipment
• Support the Branch plan for sales growth, margin improvement and asset management
• Manage our inventory and associated goals
• Ensure Supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner and to WESCO standards
• Compose and distribute employee communications and organizational announcements
• Conducting Interviews, hiring, and oversee training for office and warehouse staff
• Preparation and analysis of various reports and reporting mechanisms
• Upkeep and Maintain Branch Equipment 

Qualifications:

• To succeed in this role, you will need to be highly organized, results driven, and have strong follow up skills
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal and organization skills
• Ability to establish priorities and to handle deadlines
• Build trust by communicating openly with other and follow through on commitments
• Strong keyboard skills and computer technical knowledge
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Learns quickly when facing new challenges
• Demonstrates good judgment in handling routine procedures

Attractive compensation, a comprehensive benefit package, plus continued training activities are just some of the reasons to consider employment with WESCO.

If you are ready for this exciting opportunity and have the relevant experience, please apply on-line, in confidence, by October 24, 2008 to showland@wesco.com. Please quote competition number BAM1010-CB. Only qualifying candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.