Branch Manager

I. FUNCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Purpose

To provide leadership and direction to the branch location, ensuring company policies and procedures are followed and the direction of the branch is toward the achievement of the goals set forth by management.

Primary Functions

Responsibility for profitability of branch.

Oversee all branch sales, warehousing, pricing and customer relations.

With approval from corporate, initiate the hiring, releasing and disciplinary action of all the employees under direct supervision.

Approve, within budgetary limits, all branch office expenditures for purchase of supplies and equipment.

Make certain that customer complaints and claims are properly handled.

Responsibility for the physical plant and maintenance.

Oversee all sales activities to ensure that orders are entered, filed and priced properly.

Provide technical product information to staff and customers.

Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels that ensures acceptable serviceability and turn rate.

Responsible for the safeguard of all company assets at the branch location.

Keep management abreast of all matters pertaining to the effective operations of the branch.

Perform duties inherent in all supervisory positions.

Additional Functions

May perform duties of an Outside or Inside Salesperson as outlined in the job description for that position.

Attend and participate in company meetings, industry conferences and conventions as requested by management.

Audit customer orders for proper pricing.

Maintain current product information and coordinate its distribution and availability to the appropriate personnel.

Develop and conduct sales training.

This position may require doing aspects of every job which is associated with the branch operation.

Implement company and OSHA safety policies that apply.

Any other duties that management feels necessary to fulfill the objectives of the company.

Required Equipment

Company Computer System

Standard Office Equipment

Forklift and Other Loading Equipment

Company Vehicles Not Requiring Special Licenses

Minimum Required Qualifications

College degree, business related field preferred or equivalent experience.

General understanding of the mine supply business.

Be able to complete company training program.

Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required Communication

Communicate verbally to management, customers and employees through presentations and reports.

Communicate directives of management to subordinates verbally and in writing.

II. WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Extended periods of standing and sitting.

Ability to lift varying weights up to fifty pounds and carry twenty yards.

Ability to climb up and down trucks, ladders, shelving, etc.

Working Environment

Work in store/warehouse environment with merchandise in various stages of resale.

Work in varying temperatures according to seasonal changes.

Safety Requirements

Responsible to follow and ensure employees follow company safety policies designed to prevent accidents and promote employee health.

Reporting of all accidents according to company policy.

Possible Work Hazards

Work around fast-paced store/warehouse while heavy and large merchandise is being moved.

Frequently work around heavy equipment.

In any industrial setting there is a constant need for alertness to changes in the surrounding environment.

III. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location

The primary work location is the physical location to which the manager is assigned

Other locations as company needs dictate and/or supervisor's request.

Work Schedules

Scheduling will be determined by management based on company needs.

Normal work hours are 7 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday, weekends as required.

All employees are expected to work the necessary hours required to meet or exceed company goals.

Accountabilities

Accountable for all company assets of the branch location.

Maintain confidentiality concerning sales, pricing policies and procedures, customer lists, credit information, correspondence and any other information which might be harmful to the company, customers or other employees if revealed.