Branch Manager

R & W Distributors Inc. is a well-established building material supply company looking to fill the position of Branch Manager responsible for all aspects of this business unit and P&L in our Bonita Springs location

This is a P&L leader of our branch reporting to the President of R&W. The Branch manager will oversee and be responsible for all aspects of the business including sales, customer service, distribution, reporting, safety, operations and inventory management. Must be a strong leader who can coach and motivate our team and run the day-to-day operations of our Bonita Springs branch location. Must ensure the delivery of quality customer service and the achievement of sales, productivity, and profitability goals.

This position requires a proactive, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be extremely detail oriented.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Hire and train qualified candidates for operations of the branch.

• Oversee the day-to-day workflow of the branch.

• Will train hands on in each position of the company in order to fully understand the proper workflow as well as to develop knowledge of proper efficiencies needed.

• Process customer work orders in our company accounting software according to procedure.

• Assist at our customer pick up counter in taking and loading customer material orders.

• Operate a forklift to unload incoming material, load material onto customer vehicles and move company material as needed.

• Collaborate with other branch managers and purchasing manager regarding inventory and customer delivery needs.

• Collaborate with company President to set performance standards. Standards may be based on financial and operational goals and required compliance with internal, local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure that goals and objectives are clearly communicated with branch staff; provide guidance and leadership to enable staff to meet these goals and objectives.

• Adhere personally to company procedures while also enforcing team compliance.

• Identify training needs and opportunities; develop and implement a plan for meeting those needs.

• Maintain and develop positive relationships with existing and prospective customers, demonstrating excellent customer service and setting an example for other staff.

• Conduct and take responsibility for inventory counts as needed.

• Maintain a safe working environment.

• Maintain repairs on equipment and trucks as needed in compliance with safety rules and regulations, and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years' experience managing a branch or distribution business operation in the construction industry.

• Undergraduate degree in business or finance preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and management skills.

• Excellent sales, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegating when appropriate.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Experienced with sitting forklift operation.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 90 pounds at times.

Our branch is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Drug free workplace.