Branch Manager
REXELAbout the role
Rexel USA is recognized as a Great Place to Work!
Rexel USA is a leading distributor of electrical supplies, services, and solutions, which includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.
A career with us offers professional growth, career advancement, unlimited opportunities to learn, and a fun, inclusive culture. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work.
Our values are the foundation for how we operate with our employees, customers, and suppliers. We strive to Deliver the Best Customer Experience, Join Forces for Success, Encourage Innovation, Engage People to Develop Their Talents, Trust Each Other, and Enjoy Making a Difference.
If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join Rexel Automation as a Branch Manager!
The position of Branch Manager will be based out of our Youngstown, OH location!
Summary
The Branch Manager is responsible for developing/coaching their team and providing the profitable and safe functioning of the branch. The Branch Manager 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
- Drive profitability by utilizing company digital tools to maximize all aspects of branch performance. Lead external digital strategy through customer digital adoption
- Provide leadership, motivation, direction, and training to branch personnel. Recognize personnel problems, and take corrective actions as needed
- Ensure branch personnel have the tools necessary to achieve highest levels of sales potential
- Effectively manage branch Profit and Loss (P&L) to meet or exceed total sales, GE sales, net income, asset management targets, and expense budgets
- Implement branch security and safety standards by conducting facility and asset inspections and taking 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 ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained
- Collaborate with key partners, managers, sales, and marketing to support branch mission, strategies, and growth goals
- May fill in for branch and warehouse roles and makes deliveries as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
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
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid Driver’s License
- 5+ years of sales, operations, electrical distribution, or similar B2B industry experience
- 2+ years of leadership experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and experience in inventory control and warehouse operations
- Ability to manage P&Ls preferred
- Ability to develop and implement sales strategies
- 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 Ecli
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