Branch Manager

Responsibilities Develop and implement business plans that allow the Company to achieve its financial and service goals Manage all resources to achieve desired results within the branch Design and implement programs to maximize net profit and return on sales Initiate new and improve existing programs to support meeting or exceeding financial and productivity performance metrics Monitor customer service levels, and take action to improve service as needed Monitor inventory levels, and promote the sale of obsolete and overstocked material Oversee preparation of branch budget, and monitor actual performance to ensure branch achieves objectives Manage employees and delegate effectively through key positions Monitor activities to ensure compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures Develop and maintain business relationships with current and potential customers and suppliers Monitor competitive conditions in the territory, and recommend changes as necessary to gain market share in new areas Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure long-term market share and profitability growth Requirements Minimum 5 years experience in sales, operations or finance required High School Diploma or GED required Experience in the wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management principles Understanding of the impact pricing decisions have on the profit and loss Experience with computer systems and related applications and reporting methods Business planning and market analysis skills Oral and written communication skills Negotiation and problem solving skills; ability to think strategically about business needs Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence, and effectively supervise staff to achieve results through others Ability to effectively recruit for key branch positions and build a strong service infrastructure Organizational and time management skills Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve short and long-term goals of branch Ability to effectively communicate across multiple internal and external layers of the organization Some travel required #J-18808-Ljbffr