Branch Manager / General Manager- Construction

Job Description Job Description Branch Manager / General Manager - CAD $125,000 – $175,000 - Montreal, QC Earn up to CAD $175,000 while leading the next phase of growth in a respected electrical distribution business. Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your decisions directly shape sales performance, operational discipline, and long-term success? Do you want the opportunity to guide a growing team while strengthening how the business operates every day?

The role As Branch Manager / General Manager, you will lead the Montreal operations of Shortall Electric Ltd. and play a central role in the company’s continued growth. This role gives you real authority and visibility. You will guide the sales and operations teams, introduce stronger processes, and help the business perform at a higher level.

You will work closely with ownership while taking responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the organization. Your leadership will help strengthen sales performance, improve operational structure, and create clearer accountability across the company. This is a full-time, on-site leadership position based in Montreal, QC.

Bilingual fluency in English and French is required to effectively support our customer base and manage relationships with our supplier partners. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will help the company grow while strengthening your own leadership impact. Lead the business day-to-day You will guide operations and set clear expectations so teams stay aligned and accountable.

Drive stronger sales performance By improving customer acquisition, pipeline development, and account growth, you will help increase revenue and expand the company’s market presence. Develop and coach the sales team Your leadership will help the team move beyond transactional selling and focus on proactive opportunities. Protect and improve margin performance You will introduce structured pricing practices that support consistent decision-making and healthier margins.

Improve inventory and purchasing discipline Your oversight will help reduce aging stock, improve turnover, and ensure purchasing supports real demand. Use data to guide decisions You will work with ERP reporting and dashboards to track sales, margin, and inventory performance. Strengthen collaboration across teams By improving coordination between sales, purchasing, and warehouse operations, you will help the business run more efficiently.

About our company Shortall Electric Ltd. is a well-established electrical and lighting distribution company serving contractors, commercial clients, and industrial customers across Quebec. Our success is built on strong relationships, industry knowledge, and reliable service. As we continue to grow, we are strengthening leadership and operational structure to support long-term success.

The Benefits This role offers both strong earning potential and the chance to make a visible impact. Performance bonus tied to business results Executive leadership role with direct access to ownership Opportunity to shape operations and drive measurable growth Established company with strong industry relationships The person You are someone who enjoys leading teams, improving business performance, and building structure in growing organizations. You likely bring: 8–15+ years of leadership experience, preferably in the construction industry.

Experience in electrical distribution, industrial distribution, or B2B wholesale A track record of leading sales and operational teams Strong commercial awareness, including margin and pricing oversight Experience improving sales execution and operational performance Comfort working with ERP systems and performance reporting Strong communication and leadership skills Fluency in English and French to support customers and manage relationships with supplier partners Ability to work on-site in Montreal What’s next If you’re ready to lead a respected electrical distribution business and make a lasting impact on its growth, apply today to join Shortall Electric Ltd.