Branch Manager

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team that competes to win every day?  Beacon seeks motivated, results-driven top performers to help us maintain and grow our proven success. If you think you can keep up with our fast-paced team environment, join us in building materials distribution leadership and grow your career as part of our Beacon Nation! 

We are looking for bright minds that share a passion for people and our customers and can deliver on expectations. If you are ready for this challenge, please apply today! 

What can I expect? 

• Competitive pay / Bonus 

• Strong medical plans 

• Overtime 

• Job security 

Primary Function 

Manages and oversees daily operations of the Branch. The secondary function is to provide the Regional or District Manager with any requested branch-specific information to report to corporate. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversees aspects of a profit center (operations, admin, etc.) 

• Responsible for hiring, supervising, and training inside the sales team 

• Dotted line responsibility for the outside sales force 

• Determines the nature of profitable versus non-profitable business through precise decision-making and 

• trend analysis 

• Works closely with Branch Credit Manager to determine an adequate account base 

• Deals directly with corporate office on matters that concern day-to-day branch functions 

• Develops plans for increased branch profitability 

• Markets Allied to the internal and external customer base through advertising dollars and manufacturer 

• information/incentives 

• Provides training to all staff 

• Grooms future managers 

• Oversees all branch personnel to ensure that they are reaching their full potential. 

• Responsible for building and maintaining morale in the Branch 

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and sets an example for staff 

• Acts as a support line for all departments 

• Promotes teamwork both within local team and region 

• Communicates regularly with vendors to establish and maintain strong relationships 

• Responsible for maintaining a high-quality staff of the very best available people 

• Continues to work to improve the skills of existing employees 

• Acts as a safety leader and is responsible for monthly safety committee meetings. 

• Ensures that all company policies and procedures are followed 

• Promptly communicates all vital branch-specific information to Regional Managers 

• Completes all tasks on the Branch Manager's monthly checklist 

• Maintains ample levels of inventory to meet delivery and service expectations of all Beacon customers 

• Maintains a working knowledge of Beacon benefits and policies 

• Completes all WC/Accident reporting 

• Understands and utilizes all needed systems and technology  

• Performs performance appraisals for all direct reports 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

Professional Skills 

• Refined leadership skills 

• Energetic, motivational skills 

• Customer service skills 

• Knowledge of building material business 

• Able to build and maintain relationships with people, customers, vendors, and employees 

• Organizational and time management skills 

• Ability to work well with people 

• Ability to work with employees to satisfy individual needs 

• Time management skills · Ability to prioritize many tasks · Ability to delegate tasks · Effective negotiator 

Experience 

• Customer service experience 

• Experience in the building products industry 

• Managerial/supervisory experience 

• Must have a valid driver's license