Branch Manager

Company Description

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At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

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• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
• Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives. 

Job Description

The HVAC Branch Manager is ultimately responsible for successful Sales and Operations of the Houston, TX store. This includes, but is not limited to: Safety and Quality management, maintaining positive employee well-being, enhancing customer service and the customer experience, growing sales in units, parts and supplies, inventory management, P&L and Budget oversight.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• You will be responsible for supporting regional sales and operations activities and overseeing all aspects of the branch.
• Create and maintain a culture of Zero Harm. Zero Harm is our vision that aims to eliminate all incidents, accidents, injuries, and harm in the workplace and to the environment. It is a commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of employees, contractors, and all individuals involved in our operations. 
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained on equipment they operate, with a special focus on vehicle safety and forklift safety.
• Ensure incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions are properly reported, investigated, and eliminated in a timely manner.
• Ensure PPE compliance.
• Manage customer relationships and enhance the customer experience.
• Support and maintain an efficient operation in accordance with current guidelines, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develop and train all branch employees to ensure they are skilled and effective. This includes hiring, providing evaluation, coaching, constructive feedback and applying progressive discipline in partnership with management and Human Resources.
• Maintain inventory control within branch and region to adequately serve customers while maintaining a minimum of 98% SKU accuracy.
• Manage all shipping and receiving activities to assure that products are handled and stored in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage the product selection function for the location.
• Oversee pricing and margins on orders and make appropriate adjustments when warranted.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of branch/warehouse operational management experience
• HVAC experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office software
• Strong interpersonal, customer relationship and decision-making skills
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills
• Strong analytical skills and a positive human relations orientation

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans 

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.