Branch Manager

Rain for Rent; California; On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k) retirement savings

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Company-sponsored training

Military Friendly designation

Job summary

Rain for Rent is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee daily operations, safety, sales, rentals, and staff development for the branch. Responsibilities include leading staff, achieving branch sales goals, and fostering customer relations to support revenue growth.

The role emphasizes developing business, coaching personnel, managing budgets, and maintaining a high standard of service and safety across branch activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field; 8–10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of direct management experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pumping, irrigation system design, and water handling products.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Company honestly and fairly with regard to maintaining good public relations with all customers, competitors and vendors.
• Meet or exceed annual budgeted revenue for rentals, sales, hauling, labor and all product line revenues.
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies including new business development and other programs to achieve established goals for rental and sale of Rain for Rent products and services.
• Develop staff through effective utilization of all available personnel options including hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, reviewing, rewarding, disciplining and terminating employees.
• Promote a positive Company image by promptly addressing customer complaints and maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly facility for presenting Rain for Rent products and services to customers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $93,000 USD to $120,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Branch Manager - Responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of the branch office, including safety, sales, rentals, operations, customer service, and staff development in accordance with Rain for Rent’s objectives. Develops new business; provides a superior level of customer relations and promotes the sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation; achieves individual and branch sales goals through sales and retention of account relationships. Provides leadership, training, and supervision, delegates day to day operations to respective Branch personnel. Responsible for attaining established Branch goals through active participation in sales
management programs.

What we do:

At Rain for Rent®, we move water—every day. As the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, we’re recognized for our systems engineering expertise, cost-effective problem solving, and the high value we deliver to organizations facing critical liquid management challenges. Our experienced teams, supported by skilled engineers, are continually redefining what customers expect from a liquid handling provider. We design innovative equipment and harness cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of the toughest environments. From water handling and irrigation to temporary liquid storage, our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations for quality and service. We are committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, on time—and done right the first time.

To learn more about Rain for Rent please check out this short 2 minute YouTube videohere.

Rain for Rent®employees take great pride in being part of a family-owned company with a rich and enduring legacy. Since 1934, we’ve delivered consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers. With more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, Rain for Rent®remains committed to excellence. Honesty and integrity are at the core of everything we do. Our dedicated team strives to exceed expectations through exceptional service and unwavering quality. Through the years we have held steadfast by maintaining our values of hard work, honesty, integrity, commitment and good stewardship. Continual diversification and a willingness to change directions with our products and services have driven our success.

Summary:

In this critical role, you will provide strategic leadership and motivation to employees, develop and maintain a strong and successful image in the community, and manage all Branch operations to drive revenue and build the business. This opportunity is for you if you excel and place value on the following:

• Managing all Branch operations including Safety, Sales, Order Fulfillment, Product Delivery and Customer Service.
• Building, training and developing the Branch staff ensuring your team’s success.
• Reviewing all sales and monthly income statements to reduce unnecessary operating costs and increase profits.
• Developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies and programs to achieve financial goals.
• Promoting a positive company image by promptly addressing customer concerns, maintaining a clean and orderly facility and participating in industry related, organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the Company honestly and fairly with regard to maintaining good public relations with all customers, competitors and vendors.
• Meet or exceed annual budgeted revenue for rentals, sales, hauling, labor and all product line revenues. Expand revenues at existing accounts by lateral selling.
• Execute a sales and operational plan to achieve increase in market share for the company’s products and services in assigned territory.
• Meet or exceed safety, operational, profit and sales objectives in assigned territory.
• Responsible for stewardship of assets including fleet, equipment, property and accounts receivable.
• Act as branch safety and environmental officer to ensure a safe, accident and environmentally incident-free workplace.
• Develop staff through effective utilization of all available personnel options including hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, reviewing, rewarding, disciplining and terminating employees.
• Supervise all branch operations to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, including: safety, administration, personnel, inventory, financial, sales and marketing.
• Achieve targeted profits by understanding/analyzing sales and monthly income statements to implement corrective action that eliminates unnecessary operating costs and/or improves margins and profits.
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies including new business development and other programs to achieve established goals for rental and sale of all Rain for Rent products and services.
• Implement operational procedures/policies to achieve cost recovery, return on rental and other performance metrics.
• Review open contracts and receivables, and rental and resale inventory reports. Resolve issues, take corrective actions have direct involvement with key collection accounts.
• Promote a positive Company image by promptly addressing customer complaints and maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly facility for presenting Rain for Rent products and services to customers.
• Participate in credit decisions by providing local customer knowledge to credit management.
• Actively participate in Trade Associations as a director, officer or committee member.
• Follow up and report results of all bids and marketing leads.
• Execute Sales Plan, including: Brown Bags, Tow & Shows and referrals. Aggressively follow up on leads, prospects, bids and attend regular Sales Meetings at a bi-monthly minimum. Manage each Sales Reps individual Sales Plan to meet/exceed full product line representation.
• Ride with Sales Reps and actively participate in Brown Bags, Tow & Shows and Sales Calls to ensure quality of presentations.
• Promote Full Service Solutions including design, installation, service and operation.
• Actively refer and communicate business opportunities to other branches and regions in a timely and documented manner.
• Participate in annual budget process.
• Promote cooperation and good communication with all Branch and Corporate personnel.
• Be an active participant in the Company’s Safety Culture.
• Know and practice Company’s Value Proposition.

What we offer:

At Rain for Rent®, we take pride in taking care of our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
• Company-sponsored training and career development opportunities
• And many other valuable perks

We are proud to support those who have served our country. We are honored to share that Rain for Rent® has earned the Military Friendly® Employer Gold (MFE) Gold Designation for 2026! This is our fourth consecutive year being recognized, and our second year achieving Gold-level distinction. We are committed to hiring and supporting veterans. Vets - Rain for Rent® When you join the Rain for Rent team, you're not just building a career—you’re building meaningful relationships, doing work that matters, and making a positive impact in your community.The choice is easy. Join the Rain for Rent team today.

**Rain for Rent does not accept 3rd party applicants**

Rain for Rent® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.

Estimated annually base salary of $93,000 - $120,000 DOE + annual bonus incentive opportunity

#LI-BB1

Travel Required

Yes . 1-25%

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

High School or GED or better.

Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in business or a related major and eight to ten years relatedexperience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Five years of direct management experience.

Knowledge of hydraulics, pumping, irrigation system design, and water handling products.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.