Branch Manager

Battlefield Equipment Rentals; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Battlefield Equipment Rentals, a Toromont Industries Ltd. family company, seeks a Branch Manager in Guelph, ON. Lead branch operations, drive safety, and manage performance to deliver excellent service and financial results.

You will oversee rentals, service, parts, drivers, and yard operations, while building strong customer relationships and ensuring adherence to policies and budgets. This is a full-time, permanent role with a focus on growth and local community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast paced environment.
• Strong awareness of safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to branch staff across rentals, service, parts, drivers, and yard operations.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards and laws.
• Analyze opportunities to grow revenue and profitability while controlling resources.
• Forecast and review monthly reports, budgets, and safety inspections.
• Coach, develop, and performance-manage team members to meet goals.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and optimize stock levels.

Skills

Leadership

Operations

Customer service

Safety compliance

Tools

Inventory system

Job description

Position: Branch Manager
Location: Guelph, ON
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000-$75,000 annually

AtBattlefield Equipment Rentals, we don't just rent out top-tier construction equipment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a real impact in local communities every day. As part of theToromont Industries Ltd.family, we’re proud to be Canada’s leading construction equipment rental company and you can find our equipment powering projects on jobsites across Canada! If you want a career with purpose, a team that has your back, and a company that invests in your success.

As Branch Manager, you will provide overall leadership to all branch employees and take full responsibility for operational performance, customer satisfaction, safety, service excellence, employee engagement, and financial results. This role requires a strong leader with deep operational insight, sound business judgment, and the ability to motivate teams to achieve shared goals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Follow all workplace safety protocols and environmentally sound practices, making sure everyone stays safe.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to branch staff across rentals, service, parts, drivers, and yard operations.
• Ensure adherence to all company and customer safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Analyze and present new business opportunities, implementing location strategies while managing resources to increase revenue and maximize profitability.
• Maintain a strong understanding of customers, competitors, and local market conditions.
• Ensure service and repair backlog is maintained within company standards.
• Hire, train, develop, and mentor team members across all branch functions.
• Conduct performance reviews, establish development plans, and hold employees accountable for performance and objectives.
• Drive in-store merchandising initiatives including pricing, inventory control, and product placement.
• Ensure corporate policies, procedures, and applicable legislation are consistently followed.
• Maintain exceptional levels of customer service and provide resolution support when needed.
• Prepare, forecast, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including profit & loss statements, yearly budgets, monthly safety inspections, and monthly operating reviews.
• Monitor credit exposure, overdue accounts, and financial risk.
• Maintain accurate inventories while preventing and reducing slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Authorize expenditures, approve invoices