Assistant Branch Manager

CoolSys; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $25-$34/hr

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

Paid vacation and holidays

401(K) with company match

Life insurance and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet Insurance

Legal Plan

Job summary

CoolSys in Chicago is seeking a Light Commercial ABM to oversee daily office operations, deliver high-quality customer service, and drive sales goals across retail and commercial accounts.

You will train and supervise staff, manage stock and office processes, build relationships with clients, and ensure safety and compliance while supporting reports and analysis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in retail, with 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant managerial role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle high-pressure situations.
• Good understanding of sales strategies and commercial customer needs.
• Familiarity with retail management software and POS systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control and stock management.
• Ability to follow company policies and laws.
• Proficient with E‑mail, Word, Excel, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality service to both retail and commercial customers, addressing inquiries, and resolving any issues.
• Assist in training, motivating, and supervising staff, ensuring they provide excellent customer service and adhere to company standards.
• Help implement sales strategies to meet or exceed office targets. Monitor performance metrics and support the team in achieving commercial goals.
• Assist with stock control, ensuring product availability for both retail and business customers. Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks.
• Ensure smooth daily office operations, including opening and closing procedures, and ensure the office is well-maintained and organized.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial clients, understanding their needs and providing solutions tailored to their business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations to provide a safe working environment.
• Assist with office reports, sales analysis, and other administrative tasks as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Sales awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in Business/Management or related field

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Overview

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management.With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions.

Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi-site rollouts across states.

CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals.

No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include:

• Competitive pay: $25-$34 an hr.


• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.


• Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday.


• 401(K)with Company match.


• Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long-term disability.


• Tuition reimbursement.


• Employee discountson vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more.


• Pet Insurance.


• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.

Responsibilities

The Light Commercial ABM will be focused overseeing the daily operations of the office, ensuring a high level of customer service, efficient office processes, and achieving sales goals for CoolSys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure high-quality service to both retail and commercial customers, addressing inquiries, and resolving any issues.


• Assist in training, motivating, and supervising staff, ensuring they provide excellent customer service and adhere to company standards.


• Help implement sales strategies to meet or exceed office targets. Monitor performance metrics and support the team in achieving commercial goals.


• Assist with stock control, ensuring product availability for both retail and business customers. Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks.


• Ensure smooth daily office operations, including opening and closing procedures, and ensure the office is well-maintained and organized.


• Build and maintain relationships with commercial clients, understanding their needs and providing solutions tailored to their business requirements.


• Ensure compliance with safety regulations to provide a safe working environment.


• Assist with office reports, sales analysis, and other administrative tasks as required.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• A college degree in Business, Management, or a related field plus.


• Proven experience in retail, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or assistant managerial role.


• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to multitask and handle high-pressure situations effectively.


• Good understanding of sales strategies and commercial customer needs.


• Familiarity with retail management software and POS systems.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Basic knowledge of inventory control and stock management.


• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.


• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

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Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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CoolSysis an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristicsare encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal andMVR for driving positions) and drug testing arerequiredfor all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.