Branch Manager

Richards Building Supply, a full-service, family-owned building supply center located in Danbury, CT, is currently looking for an experienced Branch Manager with a professional, energetic, and creative demeanor to lead our growing team.

Cultivate “Raving Fan” customer experiences with a best in class image under general supervision focused on developing and implementing business plans that allow the company to achieve its financial and service goals. Manage all resources to achieve desired results.

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Manage daily branch operations while maintaining full, complete accurate books and records for all business at the location.
• Appointing and dismissing employees of the company as well as temporary employment contracted to assist the business through partnered agencies.
• Supervise employees and delegate effectively through key positions.
• Oversee and monitor branch sales, product mark ups and profit budgets to ensure branch actual performance achieves objectives.
• Monitor cost of all expenses and seek opportunity to reduce costs through but not limited to labor, inventory and accounts receivables.
• Observe quality control of products stocked, maintain appropriate inventory levels and introduce new products offered to customers.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with current and potential customers and suppliers.
• Monitor competitive conditions in the area and recommend changes as necessary to meet the needs of the competing market.
• Partner with Area Manager to develop and implement strategic sales plans that ensure long-term market share and profitability growth.
• Ensure professional store appearance and function while maintaining and safeguarding Company’s Confidential Information.
• Stay abreast of products updates and changes within the industry.
• Supervise, manage, and direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of employees.
• Prepare, execute and post government required compliance forms.

• Participate in proactive team efforts in assigned company branch and affiliate branches to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Facilitate quality assurance system through “We need Your Ideas!”

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer sand general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumferences, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills of electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.
• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a production/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Forklift certification or like equipment experience demonstrating proficiency.
• Minimum overnight travel, up to 10%.

• 20 PAID DAYS OFF (includes PTO, Holidays and Family Focused Company Closure between Christmas and New Years).
• Bonus Incentive program as well as Holiday bonuses and other bonus opportunities!
• Competitive Hourly Rate with great OT potential during peak season hours.
• Flexible work/life balanced hours, home every night and typical schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
• Significant…