Branch Manager

SRS Distribution Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability &

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Holidays & Vacation Days

Professional Growth Opportunities

Development & Training Programs

Job summary

SRS Distribution Inc. is seeking a Branch Manager for the Jacksonville yard to lead operations, sales, and delivery execution with a focus on profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires guiding teams, maintaining inventory, and ensuring accurate order processing and pricing strategies. You will manage relationships with customers, support the sales force in acquiring new business, and drive efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance across the yard and its

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of managing a profit-making operation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the distribution business.

Responsibilities

• Meets profit goals for the yard.
• Maximizes opportunities for improving net profit and develops corrective actions.
• Maintains relationships with customers to maximize profit performance.
• Assists sales team with developing new customers and follows up on leads.
• Sets pricing and ensures appropriate pricing for the yard.
• Oversees inventory levels, orders, and delivery execution.
• Ensures yard staffing, safety, and equipment meet delivery needs.
• Handles input of sales orders and related reports for accuracy.

Skills

Profitability management

MS Office

Sales leadership

Distribution industry knowledge

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Position Summary

The primary function of a branch manager is to manage and direct all operation and sales activities of the assigned yard/branch while providing excellent service and delivery execution.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meets profit goals for the yard.
• Maximizes opportunities for improving net profit and develops ways to correct negative trends.
• Maintains relationships with customers and understands their needs to maximize profit performance.
• Assists sales team with developing new customers and follows up on sales leads.
• Assists credit with overdue accounts receivable.
• Sets pricing and determines appropriate pricing for the yard.
• Responsible for post-delivery customer audit program to improve business processes.
• Responsible for overall customer satisfaction and order accuracy programs.
• Resolves customer complaints about service delivery and product quality.
• Orders board and materials within general company purchasing guidelines.
• Maintains inventory levels and records in the yard.
• Oversees inter-office procedures.
• Responsible for accurate input and confirmation of sales orders, customer information, and related reports which support sales order entry process.
• Approves all credit memos and return authorizations.
• Ensures yard staffing and equipment meet delivery needs.
• Ensures trucks and team members are scheduled appropriately.
• Establishes and maintains overall operational and delivery strategies.
• Manages variable expenses within budgeted targets.
• Maintains proper maintenance and equipment protection program.
• Understands and plans for equipment depreciation.
• Ensures equipment is maintained to company operating standards.
• Oversees yard safety, cleanliness, and injury/accident prevention.
• Enforces safety programs and procedures.
• Investigates all accidents and injuries thoroughly.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of managing a profit-making operation by setting and meeting goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of overall distribution business.

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives, and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute, and delegate as needed while collaborating with others.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization.
• Champion an inclusive working environment that values all backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, to coworkers and customers.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Frequently moves about inside the office and warehouse.
• Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and exchange accurate information.
• Constantly works in office and warehouse environments.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

Launch Your Career

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

Job Location

R.S. Elliott Specialty Supply - Jacksonville 11595 E. Davis Creek Road NE Jacksonville, FL 32256

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

Company Overview

Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of more than 320 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of Wallboard, Ceilings, Steel Framing and Complementary Products. Additionally, GMS operates nearly 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. In addition to our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, GMS also fosters a unique employee culture that combines a results-driven environment with a highly entrepreneurial, self-starter attitude. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that aligns with our values of humility, mutual respect, service to others, and the guiding principle that “you can never go wrong doing the right thing.” GMS is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot. For more information, please visit www.gms.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.