Branch Manager (Pump and Power)

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle + fuel card

Excellent benefit package

RRSP Match

Safety gear provided

Uniform provided

Professional development opportunities

Stable year-round employment

Job summary

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited in Edmonton is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a team, ensure service excellence, and drive revenue growth.

You will oversee daily branch operations, manage budgets, build customer relationships, and champion safety and compliance while coordinating with People and Culture on hiring and development.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years in a similar role with 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong negotiation and customer relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and coach your team to create a positive, high-performing branch culture.
• Oversee daily branch operations to ensure efficiency and exceptional customer experience.
• Oversee inventory, fleet utilization, and shop flow for rental readiness.
• Manage branch budgets and monthly P&Ls and drive growth strategies.
• Champion safety culture and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Customer relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in business or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Word

Job description

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• Uniform, safety boots/shoes, safety gear provided
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Stable, year-round employment
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, support, and coach your team to create a positive, high-performing, and engaged branch culture.
• Drive collaboration, accountability, customer focus, and safety in alignment with company values.
• Oversee and direct daily branch operations to ensure efficiency, service consistency, and an exceptional customer experience.
• Identifyandanalyze customers’pumpandpowerneeds,andpresent appropriatepumpor electrical system designsandequipment solutions.
• Champion Cooper’s safety culture and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations.
• Partner with the People and Culture Team on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Oversee inventory and fleet utilization, ensuring equipment is rental ready through effective shop flow; recommend fleet adjustments as needed.
• Manage branch financials, including budgets and monthly P&Ls.
• Collaborate with the team at your branch and across departments to drive solutions, streamline processes, and support company-wide goals.
• Stay current on market trends and competitor activity, adjusting strategies to remain competitive.
• Represent the company by attending industry events, networking, and promoting the brand.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean or satisfactory driver’s abstract (no more than three demerit points). You will be required to provide a copy of your updated driver’s abstract upon request.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar role (preferably in construction equipment rentals, utilities, pump and power equipment rentals or sales, or a closely related field), plus at least 2 years of experience leading a team.
• Post-secondary education in business or a related field (or equivalent relevant work experience).
• Specialized technical knowledge of pump equipment and/or power generation equipment is preferred (including but not limited to diesel powered generators and diesel and electric dewatering and sewage pumps of various voltages).
• Understanding of rental fleet management and the construction/equipment rental industry is an asset.
• Excellent negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); able to interact professionally with customers, drivers, service technicians, and sales staff.
• Strong leadership and team management skills; Leads with honesty, earns trust, and always does the right thing — even when no one’s watching.
• Must be very flexible and able to manage multiple priorities, shifting gears as needed in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities, and able to stay professional and calm under pressure.
• Strong business sense, with experience managing budgets, reviewing P&Ls, and planning for growth.
• Confident using tools like Excel and Word; PowerBI knowledge is a bonus.
• Systematics experience is also an asset.
• Most importantly: you take pride in your work, lead by example, and bring your best every day.

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually

Location: 20704 118A Ave NW Edmonton, AB T5S 2S7

Note: This will be a new location - the address is TBD, but it will be located in Edmonton, AB. The address displayed on this ad is a placeholder.

At Cooper Equipment Rentals, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

We use AI-assisted technology to support parts of our recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our team using human judgment.