Assistant Branch Manager

About the Role

To assist the branch manager in achieving company objectives, including sales and profit goals, customer satisfaction and a highly motivated and productive staff. Ensure maximum return on investment (ROI) and long-term growth while safeguarding assets.

Outcomes for Success

• Accomplish the branch's business plan goals.
• Assist branch manager in recruiting, hiring, promoting, training and terminating employees.
• Schedule personnel to assure adequate customer service, with high level of customer satisfaction.
• Assume responsibilities of branch operation in absence of manager.
• Assist with branch sales, marketing and merchandising program.
• Monitor sales invoices and margins and approve accounts payable when assigned.
• Purchase selected commodities and products as needed to meet customer needs and facilitate sales.
• Assist with inventory and expense control.
• Comply with all policies and regulations pertaining to business.
• May give direction to retail branch supervisor, yard supervisor or yard leader and contractor sales in the fulfillment of his/her responsibilities.
• Assist with a total loss prevention program including security, safety and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and property.
• May assist in preparation of budget needs and annual reports of branch.
• May directly supervise one or more operational sections activities.
• May perform duties of yard/warehouse/driver as needed in smaller yards.
• May perform others task as assigned by Branch Manager.
• May interview job applicants, conduct orientation of new employees, and plan training programs.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Capacity to manage teams of people and drive process improvements.
• Assess and prioritize quickly when faced with multiple issues or tasks.
• Great problem-solving skills.
• Great customer service aptitude.
• Not afraid to dive in and take a proactive approach to learning when in new environments.
• Industry knowledge a plus but not a requirement.
• Comfortable skill level with Microsoft Office products (specifically Outlook and Excel).
• Prior managerial experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit or stand and walk or maneuver around the branch.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs.

Benefits

• Affordable health and dental insurance via a national network.
• HSA employer contributions.
• Employer paid vision insurance.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Excellent paid time off, including your birthday!
• 401k options.
• Strong commitment to training, professional development and career advancement.
• Product discounts.
• Tons of other incentives, reward & recognition opportunities, and voluntary benefits!

Pay

Starting wages will be based on years of experience and education.