What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Manager position at Heritage Distribution?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
The Branch Manager is responsible for strategically assigning and directing all branch personnel to ensure exceptional customer service and innovative business solutions to meet the organizations aggressive growth goals that may include calling key accounts. Must also foster a positive work environment
Essential Job Functions
Manages the retail outlet as an income center to achieve income and expense targets.
Follows company schedule for special promotions and sales. Oversees merchandise displays and overall appearance and cleanliness of store. Makes sure any special price signs are posted and registers have been updated to reflect daily price changes.
Supervises training of new clerks to handle credit card sales, treat customers in a courteous manner, and become familiar with merchandise and its location within store.
Meets regularly with staff to communicate objectives and goals, branch operating status and employee input to improve branch performance so that high quality information flows in both directions.
Oversee the direction of the branch staff to assure effective utilization of personnel, timely and objective performance evaluations, equitable salary structure and identifiable career paths for qualified and interested candidates.
Oversees ordering of merchandise from distribution center according to inventory automatic replacement system. Makes periodic physical spot checks of inventory to ensure that computerized records are being maintained accurately.
Monitors activity within store to observe quality of customer service and provide assistance as required.
Maintain inventory levels and accuracy and ensure company assets are properly managed.
Manage budget and allocate funds appropriately.
Communicate effectively and lead by example with team members, customers, vendors, and leadership.
Recruit, hire, train and take corrective action within framework of company policy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s in business or related field- or equivalent years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with HVAC industry – 5 years preferred
Strong leadership skills to direct a staff
Well-developed planning skills
Articulate, well-regarded local citizen
Ability to listen and communicate well with employees and customers
Ability to quickly assess and resolve problems.
Other Skills / Abilities
Organization skills and customer focused
