Branch Manager: Lead Growth, Service & Profitability

Daikin Comfort; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is seeking a Branch Manager to lead operations, sales, and service at the San Diego branch. You will manage staffing, drive profitability, and ensure compliance with safety and security practices.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, auditing processes, maintaining inventory, and coaching staff for growth. Strong HVAC knowledge and leadership are highly valued for sustained branch performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehouse/inventory management and material handling equipment such as forklifts.
• P&L understanding for branch performance.
• HVAC knowledge strongly preferred or willingness to learn HVAC products/parts.
• Proven customer service experience with high customer satisfaction.
• Proven leadership, coaching/mentoring and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-time operations of the branch, including staffing; approve hours and PTO in Kronos.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with protocols and objectives.
• Maintain sales records, credits, and inventory; enter sales calls in CRM.
• Coach and develop employees; collaborate with HR on disciplinary actions.
• Develop plans to increase branch profitability and productivity; drive improvements.
• Process purchase orders, research low stock, process payables; audit cash drawers.

Skills

Warehouse management

P&L understanding

HVAC knowledge

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

CRM experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM & Mincron experience

Job description

Daikin Comfort is seeking a Branch Manager to lead operations, sales, and service at the San Diego branch. You will manage staffing, drive profitability, and ensure compliance with safety and security practices.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, auditing processes, maintaining inventory, and coaching staff for growth. Strong HVAC knowledge and leadership are highly valued for sustained branch performance.