BRANCH MANAGER

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston - Houston, TX 77032Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: ManagementPOSITION SUMMARY

The Branch Manager (BM) is responsible for the development and execution of the branch business plan, its financial results,
and the optimization of the five core performance metrics of Equipment Depot. He/She is responsible for identifying and
developing the facility, equipment and organization resources necessary for effectively implementing the branch business plan.
He/She provides input into the development of a business and operating plan to achieve the overall regional and corporate
objectives. In addition, the BM is responsible for providing input into the markets that the company will pursue and the
products and services it will use to service those markets, the competitive approach the business will use in serving the targeted
markets and the competitive advantages that the business will seek to build.
Finally, he/she is responsible for operating the assigned branches in conformance with the company policies and all applicable
federal, state and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)


Management
Working with the Regional Vice President, define the overall strategic direction of the business within assigned branches. In that regard, provide input into the markets that the company will pursue and the products and services it will use to service those markets, the competitive approach the business will use in serving the targeted markets and the competitive advantages that the business will seek to build.
Ensure the annual financial objectives of the assigned branches are met with respect to revenues, direct costs, gross margin, operating costs and branch profitability.
Develop a rolling two-year operating plan to guide the business within the assigned branches. Drive the actions needed to achieve those objectives and prepare and manage the operating budget for the assigned branches.
Ensure the assigned branches have human and physical resources needed to execute the plan and achieve the annual financial and business objectives of the assigned branches.
Manage the overall execution of the business and operating plan within assigned branches. Assess the reasons for performance variation and ensure appropriate adjustments are made to execute the plans.
Drive performance in the assigned branches to optimize the results across Equipment Depots five core metrics and supporting key performance indicators employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, growth, productivity and efficiency, and profitability.
Participate in organization teams to review and define ways to improve the reliability and efficiency of the company
processes.
Financial Management
Manage the financial performance of the assigned branches. Assess on a weekly and monthly basis the financial results in comparison to the annual operating plan and budget and initiate corrective action where required.
Review the accounts receivables schedules on a weekly basis and maintain the DSO levels within target levels.
Oversee the initiatives to collect all past receivables.
Provide input into capital expenditures at the assigned branches according to company policy.
Human Resource Management
Build a collaborative, team-based high-performance organization, one in which the employees are empowered and are encouraged to actively participate in the processes and teams to improve the performance of the branches.
Provide input into the base compensation recommendations made by the managers with respect to employees in the assigned branches. Process the base compensation recommendations for the managers and employees who report directly to the BM.
Develop the managers who report directly to the BM. Consistently train and coach each manager to strengthen their skills and performance.
Provide the proper training and coaching needed for employees to effectively operate and be in compliance with all governing regulations.
Provide regular feedback; conduct the performance appraisals of the managers who report directly to the BM.
Organize a flexible and properly trained workforce to execute the company business strategies and effectively service the branchs customers.
Design and implement employee communication meetings and programs to ensure all employees are kept apprised of the goals and objectives of the company and branch, the performance of the company and process.
Build a positive culture based on the four core EQD values.
Make hiring and termination decisions.
Sales Management and Marketing
Monitor the trends and developments within the geographic market serviced by the a