Branch Manager

Location: Las Cruces 101, 2495 Lakeside Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007, USA Branch Manager Branch Manager - Responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of the branch office, including safety, sales, rentals, operations, customer service, and staff development in accordance with Rain for Rent’s objectives. Develops new business; provides a superior level of customer relations and promotes the sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation; achieves individual and branch sales goals through sales and retention of account relationships. Provides leadership, training, and supervision, delegates day to day operations to respective Branch personnel. Responsible for attaining established Branch goals through active participation in sales management programs. What we do: At Rain for Rent®, we move water—every day. As the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, we’re recognized for our systems engineering expertise, cost‑effective problem solving, and the high value we deliver to organizations facing critical liquid management challenges. Our experienced teams, supported by skilled engineers, are continually redefining what customers expect from a liquid handling provider. We design innovative equipment and harness cutting‑edge technology to meet the demands of the toughest environments. From water handling and irrigation to temporary liquid storage, our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations for quality and service. We are committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, on time—and done right the first time. Summary: In this critical role, you will provide strategic leadership and motivation to employees, develop and maintain a strong and successful image in the community, and manage all Branch operations to drive revenue and build the business. Responsibilities Managing all Branch operations including Safety, Sales, Order Fulfillment, Product Delivery and Customer Service. Building, training and developing the Branch staff ensuring your team’s success. Reviewing all sales and monthly income statements to reduce unnecessary operating costs and increase profits. Developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies and programs to achieve financial goals. Promoting a positive company image by promptly addressing customer concerns, maintaining a clean and orderly facility and participating in industry related organizations. Representing the Company honestly and fairly with regard to maintaining good public relations with all customers, competitors and vendors. Meeting or exceeding annual budgeted revenue for rentals, sales, hauling, labor and all product line revenues. Expanding revenues at existing accounts by lateral selling. Executing a sales and operational plan to achieve an increase in market share for the company’s products and services in assigned territory. Meeting or exceeding safety, operational, profit and sales objectives in assigned territory. Stewardship of assets including fleet, equipment, property and accounts receivable. Acting as branch safety and environmental officer to ensure a safe, accident and environmentally incident‑free workplace. Developing staff through effective utilization of all available personnel options including hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, reviewing, rewarding, disciplining and terminating employees. Supervising all branch operations to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, including safety, administration, personnel, inventory, financial, sales and marketing. Achieving targeted profits by understanding and analyzing sales and monthly income statements to implement corrective action that eliminates unnecessary operating costs and/or improves margins and profits. Implementing operational procedures and policies to achieve cost recovery, return on rental and other performance metrics. Reviewing open contracts and receivables, and rental and resale inventory reports. Resolving issues, taking corrective actions with direct involvement in key collection accounts. Promoting a positive company image by promptly addressing customer complaints and maintaining a clean, neat and orderly facility for presenting Rain for Rent products and services to customers. Participating in credit decisions by providing local customer knowledge to credit management. Actively participating in trade associations as a director, officer or committee member. Following up and reporting results of all bids and marketing leads. Executing sales plan, including Brown Bags, Tow & Shows and referrals. Aggressively following up on leads, prospects, bids and attending regular sales meetings at a minimum bi‑monthly frequency. Managing each Sales Representative’s individual sales plan to meet or exceed full product line representation. Riding with Sales Representatives and actively participating in Brown Bags, Tow & Shows and sales calls to ensure quality of presentations. Promoting full service solutions including design, installation, service and operation. Actively referring and communicating business opportunities to other branches and regions in a timely and documented manner. Participating in the annual budget process. Promoting cooperation and good communication with all branch and corporate personnel. Being an active participant in the company’s safety culture. Knowing and practicing the company’s value proposition. What we offer Our offerings include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program Tuition reimbursement to support continued education Company‑sponsored training and career development opportunities Many other valuable perks We are proud to support those who have served our country. Rain for Rent has earned the Military Friendly® Employer Gold (MFE) Gold Designation for 2026. Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other statuses protected by law. Travel Required Yes. 26‑50% Qualifications Education Bachelor's or better in Business Administration or related field. High school diploma or GED or better. Experience Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in business or a related major and eight to ten years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Five years of direct management experience. Knowledge of hydraulics, pumping, irrigation system design, and water handling products. Licenses & Certifications Driver License Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr