Branch Manager Trainee

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

Job Duties Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

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 - Occasional…