Branch Manager

Employbridge; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Employbridge in Exeter, NH seeks a Branch Manager to drive sales growth, ROI and inventory control while ensuring staffing and facilities management. The role requires a strong technical background and leadership of sales, mechanics, and office staff, with collaboration to align with corporate planning and customer relations.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in engineering or related field, 5+ years mechanical/technical supervisory experience, and proven ability to manage margins and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree preferably in Engineering or related technical field.
• Five years minimum mechanical/technical hands-on and/or supervisory experience.
• Two to three years minimum experience in customer support or inside sales positions in a Marina or Marina Product Service Relations preferred
• Two to three years minimum experience as a supervisor / manager of 10 or more persons
• Industry experience is a plus
• Communications skills, both verbal and written
• Planning and Organization skills for both self and others
• Leadership skills (both one-to-one and team situations - using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide and develop individuals and groups toward goal and task achievement)
• Product and warranty knowledge
• Decisiveness (readiness to make decisions, take action or commit one’s self )
• Sales ability / persuasiveness (uses appropriate interpersonal styles and negotiations to gain agreement, acceptance or commitment from various parties inside and outside the organization)
• Financial management skills (ability to understand and analyze financial data)
• Safety and environmental management, knowledge and awareness of impacting employee, community and customer health
• Sales ability / persuasiveness (uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication to gain agreement, acceptance or commitment from various parties inside and outside the organization)

Responsibilities

• Supervises inside and outside sales personnel, mechanics/techs and office staff.
• Generates direct sales with customers alongside the Outside and Inside Sales team.
• Manages branch expenses, including product purchases and margins, sales discounts and service sales and margins.
• Builds and maintains customer and vendor relations.
• Maintains branch safety, cleanliness and security.
• Provides input to corporate executives for business planning.
• Manages branch assets, inventory and systems in coordination with headquarters.

Skills

Strong technical background

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Planning and Organization skills

Sales ability / persuasiveness

Decisiveness

Safety and environmental management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree preferably in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

This position will be responsible for managing our Exeter, NH branch location to ensure sales growth, a sufficient return on investment, inventory levels are properly managed, work force is sufficient and performing, and facilities are properly managed and maintained. Primary business focus is in the area of marine industrial products and off-highway products parts and service. Must have a strong technical background.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises inside and outside sales personnel, mechanics/techs and office staff.
• Generates direct sales with customers alongside the Outside and Inside Sales team.
• Manages branch expenses, including product purchases and margins, sales discounts and service sales and margins.
• Builds and maintains customer and vendor relations.
• Maintains branch safety, cleanliness and security.
• Provides input to corporate executives for business planning.
• Manages branch assets, inventory and systems in coordination with headquarters.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Sales and Gross Margin growth
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree preferably in Engineering or related technical field
• Five years minimum mechanical/technical hands-on and/or supervisory experience
• Two to three years minimum experience in customer support or inside sales positions in a Marina or Marina Product Service Relations preferred
• Two to three years minimum experience as a supervisor / manager of 10 or more persons
• Industry experience is a plus
• Communications skills, both verbal and written
• Planning and Organization skills for both self and others
• Leadership skills (both one-to-one and team situations - using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide and develop individuals and groups toward goal and task achievement)
• Product and warranty knowledge
• Decisiveness (readiness to make decisions, take action or commit one’s self )
• Sales ability / persuasiveness (uses appropriate interpersonal styles and negotiations to gain agreement, acceptance or commitment from various parties inside and outside the organization)
• Financial management skills (ability to understand and analyze financial data)
• Safety and environmental management, knowledge and awareness of impacting employee, community and customer health
• Sales ability / persuasiveness (uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication to gain agreement, acceptance or commitment from various parties inside and outside the organization)