Branch Manager

About the role

Plans, directs and controls all activities of the branch profit centers through department managers who in turn are responsible for the overall growth and profit objectives of their respective department. Staffs and trains department managers as required. Formulates the major objectives, specific policies, plans, procedures, and programs for the branch operations; works closely with department managers to convert broad programs to specific plans; provides assistance to department managers in the development of their specific performance targets, programs and plans in accordance with Company goals and objectives; evaluates each department’s operating results and performance against pre-determined objectives; consults with department manager regarding personnel decisions; assists department managers with major, target or critical accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop merchandising strategies with department managers to ensure that objectives are obtained; supervises sale of trucks, parts and service.
• Ensures the branch is in compliance with local, state and federal governmental regulations.
• Maintains appropriate communications within and between various departments and functional areas within the branch; holds individual conferences as required.
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory customer and public relations; serves as final arbitrator between customers and department managers when the need arises.
• Develops and trains department managers and reviews and appraises their performance; recommends compensation changes in accordance with company policy.
• Ensures the organizational structure of the branch is efficiently planned and adequately and competently staffed.
• Promotes safe work habits and ensures that safety rules are followed.

Qualifications

• Requires previous management experience.
• Requires thorough knowledge of all phases of branch operations.
• Prefer direct truck sales experience.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Requires strong leadership ability and decision-making skills.

Safety

This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position. Any person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana or any other illegal drug may constitute a threat to health or safety or in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off program
• 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• On the Job Training