What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Manager position at Hood Distribution?
Hood Distribution is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber & plywood as well as related specialty wood products whose customers include cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, millwork houses and other related businesses.
Hood Distribution is currently looking for a Branch Manager for our Baltimore/DC location. The successful candidate should have experience in managing sales and marketing of products to businesses. Experience in wood products a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the daily operations of the branch. Establish consistent processes, standards, and expectations for the branch to ensure ongoing performance within company, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Manage and monitor the financial performance and overall profitability of the branch.
• Ensure that inventory is received, handled, stored and delivered as to minimize damage or any other loss.
• Follow up on quality or specification issues brought by employees or customers.
• Develop strategic and tactical plans to increase the branch’s revenues and profits.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to grow sales by developing new customers, and/or broadening product line penetration to existing customers.
• Manage the human resources activities of the branch within the company policies and guidelines.
• Consistently reinforce a commitment to customer-focus toward both internal and external customers.
• Ensure continuous training and coaching for all branch personnel to maintain a productive and safe working environment.
• Display the highest level of ethical behavior and respect for others.
• Manage vendor relationships to establish and maintain positive supplier partnerships.
Requirements/Qualifications:
• College degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of operations or sales experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in management capacity.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to include the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers.
• Computer and IT systems literate.
Additional Information:
Employee benefits include medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Hood Industries require applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
