Branch Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Branch Manager to join our Rexel team in Albany, NY! The Branch Manager is responsible for developing and coaching their team and ensuring a profitable and safe operation of the branch.

Summary:

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.

• 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 action as needed.
• Ensure branch personnel have the tools necessary to achieve the 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, demonstrate excellent customer service, and set an example for other staff.
• Conduct and 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 make deliveries as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Driver’s License
• High School or GED – Required
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree – Preferred
• Knowledge and experience in inventory control and warehouse operations
• Ability to manage P&L – 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 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 dangerous equipment – Occasionally (up to 20%)
• Travels to off‑site locations – Occasionally (up to 20%)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit…