Branch Manager

Rush-Enterprises; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rush Truck Centers in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Branch Manager to lead and oversee all branch operations, including financial controls, customer relations, and staff development. The role drives profit, directs sales and service programs, and ensures exceptional service across the location.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in dealership operations, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years’ experience in dealership operations and management.
• Valid driver license with insurability per carrier guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of business outcomes and customer service reputation through ownership and coordination within the location.
• Oversee budgets, investigate anomalies, and enforce expense-control policies.
• Promote recruiting with training to enable succession planning and develop a skilled workforce.
• Foster profitable relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Train department managers on analytical data and reports.
• Manage overall profit and loss and meet/exceed business plan goals.
• Direct sales and service programs to expand markets and improve customer service.
• Resolve customer complaints to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Financial oversight

Customer service

Recruiting & training

P&L management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Advertised Job Description

***This is for a NEW location in Gulfport, MS***

The Branch Manager provides leadership and management oversight of the assigned branch location. Leads, directs, and coordinates activities to manage and attain required business outcomes through the implementation of business plans, financial controls and to ensure the business goals are attained.

The Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective means of control of the business outcomes and customer service reputation of the location through personal oversight and involvement to coordinate the business within the location and by effectively working with subordinates.
• Maintain strong financial oversight by ensuring timely and reasonable budgets are developed, anomalies in reports or financial statement line items are investigated and resolved and that company policies regarding controlling expenses to include reimbursement and spending are strictly followed.
• Promote and practice effective recruiting with appropriate training opportunities provided to employees and managers to achieve succession planning for available position openings and a skilled workforce to better service customers.
• Foster and maintain profitable and effective relationships with customers and certain suppliers.
• Train department managers on understanding analytical data and reports.
• Responsible for overall profit and loss of the location. Must consistently meet or exceed business plan goals to retain the position of Branch Manager.
• Oversee planning and direction of sales and service programs to promote new markets, improve competitive position in area, and provide fast and efficient customer service.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding equipment, supplies, and services. Ensure customer’s needs and concerns are handled to the satisfaction of the customer.

Benefits:

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years’ experience in dealership operations and management. Additional experience and/or technical training may be considered in lieu of the formal educational requirements.
• Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

Minimum Pay Rate

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay Rate

USD $85,000.00/Yr.