Branch Manager
Bridgeport - Distribution
Position Overview
The Branch Manager is responsible for every aspect of the branch and its personnel. They are responsible for the overall success of the branch’s team and serve as the face of the company in the community. The Branch Manager promotes and understands the company’s mission and philosophy.
The Branch Manager will be responsible for managing the daily functions of the office, such as: establishing new client relationships and maintaining and expanding existing business relationships; sustaining and increasing the profitability of the office location; recruiting and retaining Team Members and branch personnel; and ensuring that client orders are promptly filled with quality skilled staff.
Branch Managers lead with ethics and integrity and embrace diversity and inclusion. They are viewed as experts in the branch and can effectively demonstrate all aspects of the company’s Customer Experience culture. Branch Managers possess in-depth knowledge about products and systems, model behavior, coach the team to success, and use initiative and good judgment to manage the branch’s budget and lead the branch to achieve projected results.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- P&L Accountability – managing finances to an agreed-budgeted P&L.
- Drive team to achieve annual and monthly sales/revenue goals.
- Oversee and maintain the integrity and accuracy of the physical inventory.
- Active involvement with escalated customer requests as needed.
- Ensure that customers receive efficient, expedient service by all personnel.
- Ensure proper staffing levels.
- Manage attendance, coach and counsel employees to reflect company standards and procedures.
- Create expectations, lead staff, and manage processes.
- Ensure all operations and cash handling are performed per policies and procedures.
- Ensure cleanliness and safety of the building.
- Manage display area to optimize sales and ease of usage.
- Introduce and implement new procedures and policies within the branch.
- Conduct regular meetings with staff.
- Evaluate staff performance through employee reviews.
- Partner with Corporate Human Resources in assessing the local employment market to determine strategies to support regional recruiting initiatives and staffing levels.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, protocols, and operating procedures in order to mitigate risk and protect the branch and corporate resources.
- Provide regular feedback to the Director of Operations on overall branch operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Business Administration or a related field.
- 3-5 years of strong management experience in sales, warehouse, and inventory management.
- Experience in recruiting, coaching, training, and leading a branch or retail showroom sales team.
- Ability to motivate, lead, and develop staff.
- Enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Effective communication skills with clients and internal employees (staff and skilled personnel).
- Minimum of two years customer service experience.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Detail-oriented and well organized.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook).
Work Environment
Onsite – In order to fulfill responsibilities of the Branch Manager position, this job is required to work in a specific Construction Resources manufacturing, production, or office environment. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position.
EEO Statement
At Construction Resources, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. Construction Resources is an equal opportunity employer that aspires to be the best in the business by building an associate experience that celebrates growth, development, and purpose.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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