Branch Manager

Branch Manager Trainee

Come and join our fun, fast-paced, passionate and customer service-oriented team! We are a successful, fun, and family-oriented flooring company that offers same-day and next-day installations, extended service hours, lifetime carpet labor warranty, and more! We are looking to hire positive, upbeat, professional, and dedicated employees. We were founded in 1994 and we currently have 21 locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Tennessee, Nevada, North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, with plans for continued growth.

Rasa offers its employees a fun and challenging work environment. We believe that by hiring the right people, giving them the tools and education to do their job, encouraging them to learn and grow, holding them accountable, and listening to their thoughts and ideas, Rasa will continue to attract, inspire, and retain the best people.

We're Growing! We are a nationally growing company. Therefore, there are many opportunities for growth!

What we are looking for: Branch Manager Trainee that can contribute to the company by handling all flooring materials needs throughout the warehouse.

Schedule: Monday through Friday; and some Saturdays (flexibility is needed)

Position Summary: The branch Manager contributes to the company's overall success by overseeing daily operations and leading the branch team to achieve operational and sales targets while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. The position will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Will oversee all aspects of branch operations to ensure efficiency by managing daily activities, optimizing resources, and enforcing compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Ensure safe work practices by identifying and mitigating risk related to branch operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to achieve branch goals.
• Identify staffing needs, participate in candidate interviews, and make sound hiring decisions.
• Address performance issues through corrective actions, such as warnings or performance improvement plans (PIP).
• Client retention - Visit sites to inspect quality and build relationships with property managers and maintenance personnel.
• Monitor and analyze branch performance, including budgets, P&L statements, and financial metrics, to meet or exceed the branch's profit expectations.
• Investigate and resolve client challenges that arise.
• Ensure independent Contractors provide a high quality of service and meet service deadlines, and source new independent contractors.
• Ensure inventory levels align with company standards, minimize shrinkage, and oversee or conduct monthly audits to maintain accuracy and accountability.
• Meet frequently with the area manager to discuss branch performance.
• Partner with the Regional Sales Manager to collaborate on sales strategies for the branch.
• Attend and participate in local industry, client, and association events to build brand awareness and loyalty.
• Other Duties: This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Communication skills: able to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form. Proficient in effectively engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Reasoning/challenge-solving ability: able to analyze situations fully to arrive at accurate, logical, and appropriate resolutions; able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; able to deal with challenges involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Safety Leadership: Skilled in analyzing safety issues, developing solutions, and making informed decisions.
• Leadership and Team Building: Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and motivate a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Financial Acumen: strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management to drive profitability and manage expenses effectively.
• Time Management and Organization: Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Technology/Software: Demonstrates advanced expertise in Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and CRM software.
• Mathematical Skills: Strong proficiency in numerical analysis and mathematical calculations. This includes the ability to work with large sets of financial data, perform complex calculations, and accurately interpret numerical information.
• Driving Skills and Knowledge of Traffic Laws: Demonstrates the ability to safely operate a vehicle in a business context, with a thorough understanding of traffic laws and regulations.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or a related field (preferred) with a minimum of two (2) years of branch management experience or,
• Minimum of four (4) years experience in a branch management

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Maintain Forklift Certification
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will directly supervise the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all branch employees.
• Will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and managing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; managing time and attendance; addressing complaints and resolving challenges.

Travel:

• This role involves regular travel to visit client sites and attend client and association events. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate meetings, events, and other business activities, which may include evenings and weekends.
• The position requires the use of a personal vehicle for travel, therefore must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and maintain personal liability coverage.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Strength: employee able to lift and move 1-10 lbs. frequently and 11-25 lbs. occasionally
• Movement: frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, and grip, feel, reach with hands and arms. and climb or balance, manual dexterity.
• Audio: employee able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds; able to express or exchange ideas, to impart oral information to clients or the public, and to convey detailed, accurate spoken instructions to other workers
• Vision: Position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• The position will primarily be based in the branch/warehouse environment but will also involve working in various settings, including client offices, trade shows, and public events.
• This position requires regular driving to client sites, and attending business-related events as required. You will spend time on the road, encountering various weather and traffic conditions, so comfort with extended driving is essential.
• The work environment is fast-paced, characterized by a high volume of emails, phone calls, and site visits. The noise level is typically moderate but can vary depending on location and event type.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions is expected. Occasionally, you may encounter fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.
• The role may occasionally use standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts, box cutters, and cutting machines and frequent use of standard office equipment such as a computer, and phone.

EEO Statement: RASA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances