Branch Manager

Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, the incumbent contributes to the overall profitability of the company by maintaining a high standard of safety, efficiency and effectiveness in the management of branch and fleet resources.

• Manages all branch personnel in accordance with company policies by hiring, training, motivating, planning and directing work, providing performance feedback, developing associates and resolving associate issues.
• Accurately completes and submits all sales-related paperwork (e.g., shippers, invoices, cylinder audits, month-end reports, cash reconciliations, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Evaluates and monitors day-to-day activities of a branch to ensure cost effective operations and makes changes to ensure same when required.
• Coordinates sales promotion activities and responsible for maintaining and stocking merchandise and displaying it so that it is attractive to customers. Maintains a clean and attractive store.
• Coordinates activities with other branches and/or immediate branch personnel to resolve any customer, sales or operational problems or inquiries. Issues are handled in a manner that enhances customer satisfaction.
• Participates in the preparation of market and competitor information and annual sales analysis and forecast.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations. Files all accident reports with Safety Manager and regularly conducts branch safety meetings. Helps to ensure a safe work environment for all associates under his or her direction.

Education

• Post-secondary education equivalent to one year of Business Management or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Greater than five years related working experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of positioning equipment, welding applications and equipment as an asset.
• Equipment repair and maintenance training is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to write report, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other associates, managers, customers and the general public.
• Strong “customer service” mindset with an affinity for a ‘follow-up/follow-through’ management style and proactive communicator keeping supervisors, other leaders and their respective team updated.
• Able to manage multiple priorities between divisional, local and corporate management and demands.
• Ability to use computer equipment.

If interested please apply:

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