Assistant Branch Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our Rexel team in Houston, TX!

Summary:

The Assistant Branch Manager is responsible for supporting the mission and strategy of the branch. Responsible for the daily operations of the branch and is the acting manager in the absence of the branch manager. Additional responsibilities include safety, compliance, personnel, facility, inventory, equipment, and overall business results.

What You'll Do:

Work with the Branch Manager and branch personnel to drive profitability by utilizing company digital tools to maximize all aspects of branch performance

Develop, train, and supervise associates

Recognize personnel problems and take corrective actions as needed

Deal effectively with daily customer service issues

Establish and maintain a relationship with key customers

Greet and assist call-in and walk-in customers with the selection and delivery of products and services

Conduct/oversee inventory control procedures and warehouse housekeeping practices

Implement branch security and safety standards by conducting facility and asset inspections and take corrective actions to support controls

Participate in inventory control and advise Branch Manager of problems to ensure customer demand is met

Maintain branch facility, warehouse, and office equipment

Schedule branch staff to ensure daily coverage

Assist Branch Manager with monitoring branch operating expenses and implement corrective actions

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

Perform 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

Previous sales, operations, electrical distribution, or similar B2B industry experience preferred

Leadership experience 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

High School or GED - Required

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge and experience in inventory control and warehouse operations

Ability to manage P&Ls preferred

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 dange…