Industry Leading National Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Wholesaler is seeking an experienced, self- motivated, sales driven person for a Branch Managers position in Chesapeake, VA area.

Applicant MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Store/Branch Manager in a successful location. Salary is based on amount of experience

A strong refrigeration and air conditioning parts, product and application knowledge is preferred - HVAC/R Distribution Industry, as well as the capability to manage:

• Customer service and customer relationships
• Branch personnel
• Branch inventory
• In branch marketing and merchandising
• Warranties and returns
• Local and competitive pricing
• On time product availability and local product deliveries
• Some direct inventory purchasing

CRITERIA:

Computer Knowledge/Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

•Experience in Trend would be helpful.

•Experience in International Export Sales would be helpful

•Experience in Wholesale Management is required.

Business Savvy/Acumen

•Understand break-even points and margins

•Understand asset management particularly, inventory and receivables

•Know how to dominate a market

•Knowledge of our local market

Customer Service Skills

•Ability to prioritize customers

•Know how to develop and increase business with Priority A customers

•Ability to negotiate and problem solve

Ability to Lead, Manage and Work as a Team

•Know how to lead and manage branch team

•Ability to work with Outside Sales personnel

•Ability to work independently, yet within our Company Strategy

•Provide leadership in the area of Wellness and other Company initiatives

Organization Skills

•Effectively and efficiently manage branch administration, utilizing automated system

•Balance administrative duties and relationship duties (employees and customers)

About our Company: United Refrigeration is one of the nation’s largest Refrigeration and HVAC equipment, parts and supplies wholesalers operating out of nearly 400 branches with multiple regional distribution centers throughout the US. Our passion is for providing unmatched technical expertise in our field backed by an industry leading product selection and robust on hand inventory in support of technicians that rely on URI. We offer a competitive salary along with available comprehensive benefits including health dental, 401k, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays etc.