Assistant Branch Manager - Electrical Distribution

About the role

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, wireless communication and related supplies in the United States. We are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our Rexel USA team in Missouri City, TX.

The Assistant Branch Manager is responsible for supporting the mission and strategy of the branch. Responsible for the daily operations of the branch and is the acting manager in the absence of the branch manager. Additional responsibilities include safety, compliance, personnel, facility, inventory, equipment, and overall business results.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Branch Manager and branch personnel to drive profitability by utilizing company digital tools to maximize all aspects of branch performance
• Develop, train, and supervise associates
• Recognize personnel problems and take corrective actions as needed
• Deal effectively with daily customer service issues
• Establish and maintain a relationship with key customers
• Greet and assist call-in and walk-in customers with the selection and delivery of products and services
• Conduct/oversee inventory control procedures and warehouse housekeeping practices
• Implement branch security and safety standards by conducting facility and asset inspections and take corrective actions to support controls
• Participate in inventory control and advise Branch Manager of problems to ensure customer demand is met
• Maintain branch facility, warehouse, and office equipment
• Schedule branch staff to ensure daily coverage
• Assist Branch Manager with monitoring branch operating expenses and implement corrective actions
• Make deliveries to branches/customers as required
• May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales, preparing and filling orders and/or receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material, and maintaining branch equipment

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience
• Previous sales, operations, electrical distribution, or similar B2B industry experience preferred
• Leadership experience preferred
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred
• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

If required to make deliveries: Must have a valid driver's license, be at least 21 years of age, pass a pre-employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record, and obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in inventory control and warehouse operations
• Ability to manage P&Ls preferred
• Sales and service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, possess excellent leadership and customer service skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP system such as Solar Eclipse
• Ability to develop and coach a team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities