Branch Manager | Retail Store Branch Manager

Southwest-Boulder-; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Bonuses

PTO & holidays

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Southwest Boulder & Stone in Gardena, CA is seeking a highly motivated Branch Manager to lead our Gardena store. You will train, coach and develop associates, oversee day-to-day operations, and ensure customers find materials easily.

Proficiency with computers, POS and inventory is essential. The role requires strong product knowledge, leadership skills and the ability to manage schedules, safety meetings, and quarterly inventory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of managing retail operations.
• 5+ years of inventory management experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; adapt to audiences.
• Proficient with computers and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retail counter and yard duties.
• Maintain store/yard appearance and product presentation.
• Meet and greet customers and troubleshoot issues.
• Open and close store; reconcile daily close-out.
• Manage petty cash and receipts; generate daily recap.
• Input numbers into P&L; report weekly/monthly recap.
• Control expenses; report variances to General Manager.
• Maintain inventory levels; process shipments.
• Be a product expert on all lines.
• Schedule monthly staff with GM approval.
• Conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Train new hires and provide ongoing product training.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation & delegation

Communication

Analytical & problem solving

Retail operations management

Inventory management

POS systems

Job description

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Branch Manager | Retail Store Branch Manager

Full Time Management Gardena, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1633

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually

Southwest Boulder & Stone is a family owned and operated landscape rock and supply company based in Southern California, with retail locations in Fallbrook, Escondido, Pacific Beach, Chula Vista, Palm Springs, Indio, Fullerton and now in Gardena CA!. We specialize in low maintenance, sustainable and drought-tolerant landscaping and building materials. Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners rely on us for Southern California’s largest selection of boulders, crushed stone, decomposed granite, flagstone, natural thin veneer, cobble, pebbles, outdoor stone fountains and custom fabrication.

We are proud to have an incredible team of people that provide the exemplary customer service for which Southwest Boulder & Stone is known. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all employees as we continue to grow.

We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced Branch Manager to lead our Gardena, CA store. Job Overview:

Branch Managers train, coach and develop associates in multiple positions to ensure customers receive excellent service and can easily find the materials they need. In addition, they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the store which requires proficiency with computers, point of sale systems, and inventory management. Branch Managers must have strong product knowledge and the ability to lead and develop others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee retail counter and yard duties
• Maintain store/yard appearance & product presentation
• Meet and greet customers; troubleshoot all customer issues and concerns
• Opening and closing assigned store including r eview and reconciling of daily close-out
• Manage petty cash, submitting receipts for all purchases
• Generate daily recap
• Inputting of all numbers into the P&L, reporting weekly and monthly recap to General Manager
• Control Expenses, reporting any expenses above budget to General Manager, prior to spending
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels; Request orders for Yard Inventory. Process incoming shipments.
• Must be product expert on all lines
• Monthly scheduling for retail & yard employees with General Manager approval
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with retail and yard staff
• Work with General Manager and Purchasing to conduct Quarterly inventory control
• Train new-hires as well as progressive training on all current and new product lines
• Monthly sales review with retail and yard staff
• Create & implement specials, promotions, etc. with General Manager approval
• Schedule product training with vendors
• Work with General Manager to establish annual retail sales goals
• Conduct annual performance evaluations

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, delegate, and hold direct reports accountable to daily, weekly and monthly production objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to adapt to various audiences
• Strong analytical and problem solving and skills
• 5+ years of managing retail operations
• 5+ years of inventory management experience
• Proficient with computers and POS systems
• Employees receive health benefits such as vacation accrual and sick pay, paid holidays and the opportunity to participate in a generous 401(k) program.
• Health Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision plans as well as life insurance and accident plans.
• Employer covers 85% of EMPLOYEE ONLY medical coverage
• After 1 year of employment, employer provides up to 5% 401k match
• Eligible for quarterly bonuses

Physical requirements:

N (Not Applicable)Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 to 3 hrs per day)

F (Frequently)Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (3+ to 6 hrs per day)

C (Constantly)Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (6+ hrs per day)

O

Walking

C

N

Reaching Out

F

Standing

F

O

Stooping

O

Reaching Up

F

Speaking

F

N

C

Twisting

F

Hearing

C

Kneeling

O

Driving

O

Grasping

C

Wrist Deviation (side to side)

C

F

O

Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up & Down)

C

Exposure to extreme weather conditions

N

F

Wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

O

Lift / Carry

< 10 lbs

F

Pushing / Pulling

< 10 lbs

F

11-25 lbs

F

11-25 lbs

F

26-35 lbs

F

26-35 lbs

F

36-50 lbs

O

36-50 lbs

O

50+lbs

O

50+lbs

O

Candidates may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and/or background screening.

Southwest Boulder & Stone is a family owned and operated landscape rock and supply company based in Southern California, with retail locations in Fallbrook, Escondido, Pacific Beach, Chula Vista, Palm Springs, Indio, Fullerton and now in Gardena CA!. We specialize in low maintenance, sustainable and drought-tolerant landscaping and building materials. Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners rely on us for Southern California’s largest selection of boulders, crushed stone, decomposed granite, flagstone, natural thin veneer, cobble, pebbles, outdoor stone fountains and custom fabrication.

We are proud to have an incredible team of people that provide the exemplary customer service for which Southwest Boulder & Stone is known. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all employees as we continue to grow.

We are seeking a highly-motivated and experienced Branch Manager to lead our Gardena, CA store. Job Overview:

Branch Managers train, coach and develop associates in multiple positions to ensure customers receive excellent service and can easily find the materials they need. In addition, they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the store which requires proficiency with computers, point of sale systems, and inventory management. Branch Managers must have strong product knowledge and the ability to lead and develop others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee retail counter and yard duties
• Maintain store/yard appearance & product presentation
• Meet and greet customers; troubleshoot all customer issues and concerns
• Opening and closing assigned store including r eview and reconciling of daily close-out
• Manage petty cash, submitting receipts for all purchases
• Generate daily recap
• Review equipment checklists, schedule equipment maintenance
• Inputting of all numbers into the P&L, reporting weekly and monthly recap to General Manager
• Control Expenses, reporting any expenses above budget to General Manager, prior to spending
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels; Request orders for Yard Inventory. Process incoming shipments.
• Must be product expert on all lines
• Monthly scheduling for retail & yard employees with General Manager approval
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with retail and yard staff
• Work with General Manager and Purchasing to conduct Quarterly inventory control
• Train new-hires as well as progressive training on all current and new product lines
• Monthly sales review with retail and yard staff
• Create & implement specials, promotions, etc. with General Manager approval
• Schedule product training with vendors
• Work with General Manager to establish annual retail sales goals
• Conduct annual performance evaluations

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, delegate, and hold direct reports accountable to daily, weekly and monthly production objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to adapt to various audiences
• Strong analytical and problem solving and skills
• 5+ years of managing retail operations
• 5+ years of inventory management experience
• Proficient with computers and POS systems

Benefits:

• Employees receive health benefits such as vacation accrual and sick pay, paid holidays and the opportunity to participate in a generous 401(k) program.
• Health Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision plans as well as life insurance and accident plans.
• Employer covers 85% of EMPLOYEE ONLY medical coverage
• After 1 year of employment, employer provides up to 5% 401k match
• Full-time Benefit eligible position
• Eligible for quarterly bonuses

Physical requirements:

N (Not Applicable)Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 to 3 hrs per day)

F (Frequently)Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (3+ to 6 hrs per day)

C (Constantly)Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (6+ hrs per day)

Sitting

O

Walking

C

Crawling

N

Reaching Out

F

Standing

F

Bending

O

Stooping

O

Reaching Up

F

Speaking

F

Squatting

N

Seeing

C

Twisting

F

Hearing

C

Kneeling

O

Driving

O

Grasping

C

Wrist Deviation (side to side)

C

Noise Exposure

F

Working Outdoors

O

Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up & Down)

C

Exposure to extreme weather conditions

N

F

Handling/Fingering

F

Wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

O

Lift / Carry

< 10 lbs

F

Pushing / Pulling

< 10 lbs

F

11-25 lbs

F

11-25 lbs

F

26-35 lbs

F

26-35 lbs

F

36-50 lbs

O

36-50 lbs

O

50+lbs

O

50+lbs

O

Candidates may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and/or background screening.

Rotational Schedule = Mon-Saturday with Every Sunday Off