Valley Farms Supply Branch Manager - Coopersville, MI

Valley Farms Supply Branch Manager - Coopersville, MI Valley Farms Supply is part of the largest national wholesaler (a division of Headwater Companies in the United States, the largest water-well supply distribution entity in Michigan, providing a robust inventory of groundwater, wastewater, geo-thermal, and piping products. This distributor offers a fully-equipped test and repair facility providing contractors with outstanding service and support in the Michigan, Indiana and western Ohio markets. Headwater Companies is a Division of Franklin Electric, a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol FELE.] GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Direct all warehouse and sales activities within the Branch; purchasing and distribution as dictated by company policy while meeting market demands and deploying tactics to overcome competitors’ initiatives. Planning and executing on sales and expense budgets. Establishing and maintaining the distribution of all products while also developing sales and maximizing profits of the Branch territory. Ensure that all employees adhere to company practices and policies and function within the rules and regulations of government agencies and regulatory bodies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise all positions within the branch to ensure that assigned tasks are accomplished and that all policies and procedures are adhered to Provide products and services, based on customer needs, through inside and outside sales functions Determine staff requirements; execute through interviewing, hiring and training of new employees Supports sales representatives utilizing company policy, product knowledge, procedures, and future opportunities Implement product marketing strategies and sales promotions Manage key accounts and visit monthly Work with the Branch sales team in developing and maintaining an active prospect list Maintain inventory control and cycle counts; working closely with the Purchasing Department and adhering to the guidelines set by the company Direct and oversee purchasing of inventory Supervise warranty claims processing to vendors monthly Develop new markets and customers Manage Branch Accounts Receivable Work with vendors on pricing based on territory trends Serve as floater for all positions within the Branch to accommodate scheduling needs Develops and continually assesses the annual branch sales and expense budgets Development and maintenance of monthly reports to include but not limited to; sales vs. forecast, competitive information within Branch territory, personnel challenges/successes, trend changes of competitors, customers, vendors and territory Represents the company at local meetings and trade shows Performs other related duties as needed PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES While performing the functions of this job, the employee is: Regularly required to sit and to talk or hear Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms Occasionally required to stand or walk and to climb or balance Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr