Branch Manager-Wholesale Distribution

L. Fishman and Son, Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned

Benefits Package

Stability & Growth

Professional Development

Collaborative Culture

Impactful Work

Job summary

Fishman Flooring Solutions in Altoona, PA seeks a Branch Manager to lead daily branch operations, including sales, warehouse, and administration, while driving profitability and customer service. The role emphasizes inventory control, safety, and collaboration with trade partners.

You will build customer relationships and mentor staff in a 100% employee-owned environment. We value initiative, organization, and a strong store leadership background, with hands-on experience in shipping/receiving

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Background in shipping, receiving, and inventory control, including forklift experience.
• Experience in the flooring industry strongly preferred.
• Experience in assisting customers with product selection, purchases, and order fulfillment.
• Experience handling cash and credit sales.
• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including sales, warehouse, and administrative functions
• Assist customers with purchases and order fulfillment
• Unload, check, and receive materials into the warehouse using a forklift/pallet jack
• Conduct daily cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy
• Handle cash and credit sales, and make daily bank deposits
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly facility, including equipment and merchandise

Skills

Management experience

Forklift experience

Shipping/receiving

Cash handling

MS Office

Organizational skills

Customer service

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fishman Flooring Solutions, an industry leader and a Top Workplace for seven consecutive years, is looking for the next great addition to our Altoona, PA team! As a Branch Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a growing, stable, and 100% employee-owned company. In this role, you'll lead daily store operations and help drive operational excellence by maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency, inventory management, sales growth, and outstanding customer service

About Us

Our team is committed to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment that values work-life balance and employee well-being. We emphasize clear communication, continuous learning, and strong team support to ensure both individual and organizational success.

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and organized Branch Manager to oversee daily branch operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and excellent customer service. This role includes managing branch and warehouse operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and building strong relationships with customers and trade partners.

Why Fishman Flooring Solutions?

• Employee-Owned: Be part of a company where you have a stake in success.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and sick days; profit-sharing bonus plan; retirement/401k; and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Stability and Growth: Join a company with a rich history and a bright future.
• Professional Development: We support continuous learning and offer opportunities for certifications and training.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a team that values innovation, communication, and mutual support.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including sales, warehouse, and administrative functions
• Assist customers with purchases and order fulfillment
• Unload, check, and receive materials into the warehouse using a forklift/pallet jack
• Conduct daily cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracyHandle cash and credit sales, and make daily bank deposits
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly facility, including equipment and merchandise

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience
• Background in shipping, receiving, and inventory control, including forklift experience
• Experience in the flooring industry strongly preferred
• Experience in assisting customers with product selection, purchases, and order fulfillment
• Experience handling cash and credit sales
• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office operations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision

Behaviors

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Leader

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Goal Completion

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth Opportunities

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

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