Branch Manager Trainee

About the role

We are looking for a Branch Manager Trainee to join our Rexel USA team in Fort Collins, CO!

Summary

The Branch Manager Trainee in conjunction with existing Branch Management is responsible for the profitable and safe functioning of the branch. Learns and reviews all aspects of branch operations, interprets corporate goals, prepares, and executes annual budgets, and plans and implements sales and operational initiatives to achieve profitable business growth. Responsibilities include but are not limited to safety, personnel, facility, inventory, equipment, and the overall business results.

What You'll Do

• Work with the Branch Management and branch personnel to drive profitability by utilizing company digital tools to maximize all aspects of branch performance
• Provide leadership, motivation, direction, and training to branch personnel. Recognizes personnel problems, and takes corrective actions as needed
• Ensures branch personnel have the tools necessary to achieve highest levels of sales potential
• Learn how to effectively manage the branch Profit and Loss (P&L) to meet or exceed total sales, GE sales, net income, and asset management targets, and expense budgets
• Implement branch security and safety standards by conducting facility and asset inspections and takes corrective actions to support controls
• Remain knowledgeable and current about markets served, customers, vendors, and competitors
• Maintain and develop positive relationships with existing and prospective customers and vendors, demonstrates excellent customer service and sets an example for other staff
• Conduct/oversee inventory control procedures and ensures appropriate inventory levels are maintained
• Make deliveries to branches/customers as required
• May be required to perform other job functions within a branch when required including but not limited to counter sales, preparing and filling orders and/or receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material, and maintaining branch equipment
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of related experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience
• Experience developing and implementing sales strategies
• Sales and operations experience in electrical distribution or similar B2B industry required
• Experience in building and managing teams
• Experience managing P&Ls preferred
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment preferred
• If required to make deliveries:
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must pass a pre-employment and annual review of the Motor Vehicle Record
• Must obtain verification of non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire
• Must not have had a suspended driver's license for a traffic accident/violation within the past 3 years
• Must not have any at fault accidents in the past 3 years
• High School or GED - Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sales and service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, possess excellent leadership, and customer service skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP system such as Solar Eclipse
• Ability to develop and coach a team

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently - 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently - 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly - at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly - at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds - Constantly - at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently - 21% to 50%
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally - up to 20%

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally - up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally - up to 20%

Additional information

For the state of Colorado only, the pay is $56,485.00 to $69,090.88, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Commission/Bonus Plan: Branch Pool Plan

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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Our Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities - We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.