Plimpton & Hills Corporation is Hiring a Branch Manager - Plumbing HVAC Supply Near Wappingers Falls, NY
Branch ManagerReports To: District Manager Work Hours: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Branch(s): set branch location Position Purpose:Manage and oversee assigned branch associates, supervise branch operations, and ensure efficient operation on a day-to-day basis. Improve productivity and streamline branch activities to maximize results and achieve goals. Stay up to date with plumbing/heating/HVAC supply industry knowledge. Essential Functions:
Responsible for assigned branch operations including but not limited to: daily cash closeouts, cycle counts, defective returns and open orders, NPC list, AT changes, inventory adjustments, customer pricing issues, staff scheduling, branch security and alarm issues.
Oversee and effectively manage counter sales, shipping & receiving within branch to maximize sales goals
Ability to work counter sales and fill in warehouse as needed to keep the branch functioning smoothly
Interact with customers on a regular basis to ensure satisfaction and gain useful feedback
Effectively resolve customer problems as they arise
Recognize employee achievements and encourage excellence in the work environment
Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback, coaching and disciplinary actions as needed
Identify training needs
Develop and implement sales plans
Conduct regular sales and operations meetings
Brief employees on current sales goals, promotions, and other relevant information
Be trained and certified as the drug and alcohol supervisor on site within set branch
Be forklift certified and/or able to be backup driver, therefore in a safety-sensitive position
Manage budgets, allocate branch funds, and define financial objectives
Coordinate with other branches to share knowledge, plan promotional activities, or achieve goals
Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; schedule expenditures; analyze variances; initiate corrective actions.
Recruit, vet, interview, and hire new employees
Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company
Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
Organizing marketing activities and events for the branch
Adhere to high ethical and professional standards
Other duties as required
Experience, Education & Skills:
Proven branch management experience
Sufficient knowledge of modern management techniques and best practices
Ability to meet sales targets and production goals
Ability to analyze financial records and transfer data
Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
Familiarity with industry rules and regulations
Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Excellent organizational skills
Result driven and customer focused
Leadership and human resources management skills
Exceptional knowledge of budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles
Ability to manage employees, while multitasking large projects
Bachelors degree in finance or business preferred with an emphasis in finance, or a related field.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.