Branch Manager

About the Role

The Branch Manager is responsible for developing and coaching their team while providing profitable and safe functioning of the branch. This role reviews all aspects of branch operations, interprets corporate goals, prepares and executes annual budgets, and plans and implements sales and operational initiatives to achieve profitable business growth. Responsibilities include safety, personnel, facility, inventory, equipment, and overall business results.

What You'll Do

• Drive profitability by utilizing company digital tools to maximize all aspects of branch performance
• Lead external digital strategy through customer digital adoption
• Provide leadership, motivation, direction, and training to branch personnel; recognize personnel problems and take corrective actions as needed
• Ensure branch personnel have the tools necessary to achieve highest levels of sales potential
• Effectively manage branch Profit and Loss (P&L) to meet or exceed total sales, GE sales, net income, asset management targets, and expense budgets
• Implement branch security and safety standards by conducting facility and asset inspections and taking corrective actions to support controls
• Remain knowledgeable and current about markets served, customers, vendors, and competitors
• Maintain and develop positive relationships with existing and prospective customers and vendors; demonstrate excellent customer service and set an example for other staff
• Conduct and oversee inventory control procedures and ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained
• Collaborate with key partners, managers, sales, and marketing to support branch mission, strategies, and growth goals
• Make deliveries to branches and customers as required
• 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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales, operations, electrical distribution, or similar B2B industry experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• High School diploma or GED required
• 4-year Bachelor's degree preferred
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred

Requirements for Deliveries

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record
• Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire
• Must not have had a suspended driver's license for a traffic accident or violation within the past 3 years
• Must not have any at-fault accidents in the past 3 years

Skills & Abilities

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

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (21% to 50%)
• Walk: Frequently (21% to 50%)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Constantly (at least 51%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Climb or balance: Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Constantly (at least 51%)
• Lift up to 10 pounds: Constantly (at least 51%)
• Lift up to 25 pounds: Frequently (21% to 50%)
• Lift up to 50 pounds: Occasionally (up to 20%)

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold: Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock: Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment: Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Travels to offsite locations: Occasionally (up to 20%)

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