Data and Communication Specialist (Coquitlam, BC, CA, V3K 6V7) bei Gescan

About Us:

With over 60 years of industry experience, Gescan has 29 branches located across Western Canada. 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. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 8 provinces.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.com

What’s In It For You?

• 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.

Scope of the Position:

The Datacomm Specialist will be the subject matter expert for data communications products and solutions across British Columbia. With strong technical knowledge of structured cabling, connectivity, networking infrastructure, and communications systems, this role will support sales teams, branches, and customers by ensuring the right products and solutions are specified, quoted, and delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Technical Expertise

• Serve as the go-to expert for Gescan’s full portfolio of Datacomm products, including structured cabling, fiber optics, copper connectivity, racks & enclosures, patch panels, power distribution, and active networking devices.
• Provide detailed product selection support, solution design recommendations, and technical specifications to customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Deliver technical product training for branch staff, outside sales representatives, and customers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturer offerings, industry standards (BICSI, ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC), and emerging technologies such as PoE, Wi-Fi 6, IoT infrastructure, and data center connectivity.

Customer & Sales Support

• Support Outside Sales Representatives in customer meetings by providing technical insights and presenting tailored Datacomm solutions.
• Providing time to time sales report and business reviews to Business Unit Manager and responsible for achieving KPI's and targets set by Business Unit Manager.
• Assist with project quotations, bill of materials creation, and product substitutions.
• Engage with consultants, engineers, and contractors to ensure Gescan products are specified in new builds and retrofit projects.
• Participate in vendor-led customer events, product demos, and technology roadshows.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Partner closely with vendors to align on product strategies, promotions, and new technology introductions.
• Share feedback with the Business Unit Manager on customer requirements, product gaps, and competitive offerings.
• Support branches in achieving Datacomm sales targets by identifying growth opportunities and ensuring staff are equipped with product knowledge.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in the Datacomm, structured cabling, or low-voltage industry (distribution, manufacturing, or contracting experience preferred).
• Strong product knowledge in: Copper & fiber cabling systems, Connectors, patch panels, and termination hardware, Racks, cabinets, and cable management, Power (UPS's ,PDU's) and cooling solutions for communication systems, active equipment and network infrastructure basics
• Familiarity with BICSI practices and industry standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical information into practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in quotes, specifications, and product selection.
• Self-starter with a passion for technology and customer engagement.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within BC.

Benefits & Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

More information on Gescan:

Website: www.Gescan.com

Twitter: @gescanwest

Facebook: Gescan Canada

LinkedIn: Gescan

YouTube: GescanTV

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.

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability.

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.  We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. 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.

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit  https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.