What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Manager position at Idaho Truck Specialties, L.L.C.?
Job Description
Job Description
The Company
Cobalt Truck Equipment started in 1995 with 12 employees & a single location . Our corporate headquarters are located in Nampa, Idaho, and the company has only continued to grow from there. Now, Cobalt Truck Equipment has over 100 employees and locations in Spokane, Las Vegas, and San Antonio. In addition to building custom, fully-equipped trucks for its clients, Cobalt Truck Equipment also keeps an extensive inventory of built-up, work-ready truck packages available for immediate delivery. Construction, utility, and heavy equipment clients have all come to trust Cobalt Truck Equipment for quality mechanics trucks, lube trucks, utility bodies, platforms, vans, and more. Cobalt Truck Equipment is a lean manufacturer. We standardize our work processes, reducing our product cycle time and work in progress. This results in cost savings that we can then pass on to our customers. Lean implementation creates a clean, efficient, orderly and safe workplace that lives up to the Cobalt Truck Equipment standard. At the heart of Cobalt’s success lies our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and the journey from a small Idaho workshop to a multi location enterprise is a testament to Cobalt’s vision and adaptability.
Summary The Branch Manager directs the sales, administration, parts, service, production, and paint departments at their assigned location. In support of the corporate mission, the Branch Manager will set the strategic direction and growth and profit plans. Ensures team delivers best-in-class service to the customers.
Reporting Relationships :
Direct reporting to Chief Operations Officer
Indirectly reporting to Vice President of Sales
Responsibilities :
Oversees all functions / departments at assigned location, including sales, parts, service, production, paint and administration.
Responsible for the profit and loss of the location, including compliance to the budget and financial targets and response plans to below standard conditions.
Responsible for setting sales forecasts and managing the sales funnel.
In cooperation with the Vice President of Sales, sets and manages individual sales plans, including quarterly reviews with executive team.
Responsible for maintaining location inventory levels in accordance with established targets and ensures cycle counts are completed on schedule.
Assists Accounts Receivable department with collections on location customer accounts.
Monitors and maintains the Sales, Inventory & Operations Plan (SIOP), keeps data accurate and ensures staffing levels are set to ensure all commitments are met.
Attends weekly sales meetings and accountable for ensuring sales team meeting assignments.
Reviews and acts on weekly opportunities report and last contact report.
Monitors performance of the team including setting goals and objectives, and takes necessary steps to motivate, train, mentor and performance manage location staff.
Ensures teams’ compliance with all policies, procedures and guidelines established by the corporate management team.
Responsible for maintaining the location compliance to Environmental, Health and Safety policies and regulations as well as general housekeeping standards.
Responsible for facility upkeep and facilitating repairs and maintenance.
Initiates and / or contributes to continuous improvement projects, including but not limited to implementing lean manufacturing best practices.
Review and approve quotes and cost reports.
Review closing margin reports and report out on variances to standards.
Review and approve commission reports for directly reporting sales representatives.
Review and approve direct reports’ expense reports and ensure compliance to company policies.
Experience, Education and Skills :
The successful candidate will have a degree in business or engineering (or other field) or a suitable combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
10 to 15 years’ experience in the commercial service truck or similar industries.
Must possess strong organizational, negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Direct Reports :
Outside Sales Representatives
Service Manager
Parts Supervisor / Manager
Administrative Assistant
Benefits :
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance and short and long term disability
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for career advancement
Cobalt Truck Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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