HVAC Assistant Branch Manager

R.E. Michel Company, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Plans

Wellness Discounts

24-Hour Nurse Advice Hotline

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-term disability

Employee Discount

Employee Uniform Program

Working Advantage discounts

LifeMart discounts

Career Advancement Opportunities

On-site training

Weekly Pay

Job summary

R.E. Michel Company, LLC in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the Branch Manager in driving profitable operations. The role involves supervising staff, helping set sales goals, managing inventory and assets, and ensuring company procedures are followed.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Branch Manager. The ideal candidate will have HVACR knowledge, basic accounting understanding, and strong communication skills to coordinate with customers,

Qualifications

• Experience in HVACR distribution or branch management preferred.
• Ability to hire, train, and develop personnel.
• Familiarity with inventory, cash handling, and asset management.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of local competitors.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving branch sales and profitability goals.
• Support in hiring, development, and training of staff.
• Oversee inventory, cash handling, and asset management.
• Provide leadership in the Branch Manager's absence.
• Cross-reference parts and advise customers on purchases.
• Ensure procedures are followed and paperwork completed accurately.

Skills

Sales growth

Recruiting & training

Asset protection

Branch management

HVAC/R knowledge

Accounting basics

Communication skills

Parts catalog knowledge

Competitor analysis

Team leadership

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager
Full Time/Exempt
Location: Alexandria, VA
Reports To: Branch Manager

General Summary

Responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the effective and profitable management of the branch. Works with Manager and Regional Manager to establish sales, profitability, staffing, inventory, and other goals. Assist in hiring, developing, and training personnel. Familiarization with all company procedures, including but not limited to inventory management, cash management asset management, personnel management, and accurately completing all administrative responsibilities. This position reports to the Branch Manager.

Requirements Include

• Develops new or additional sales in an effort to reach Sales growth goal
• Assist manager in recruiting, hiring, training, and developing personnel in all aspects of branch operations
• Assists Branch Manager in managing and protecting Company assets.
• Assumes complete responsibility of the branch in the absence of the Branch Manager, or other branches that are assigned.
• Knowledge of Heating and Cooling systems (matrix). Knowledge of Basic Accounting including, but not limited to, General Ledgers, Profit/Loss Statements, and budgeting.
• Ability to communicate to a variety of people in different situations, always maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of all equipment, parts, and supplies offered by the Company. Ability to cross-reference parts between suppliers.
• Ability to read catalogs, pricing and specification sheets, and computer printouts in order to make accurate recommendations on customer purchases.
• Complete and thorough understanding of local competitors
• Assures the duties of other branch personnel are completed and accurate

Work Environment

Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where frequent interruptions may occur. Requires frequent bending, climbing, movement, and lifting during physical loading/unloading of trucks and when stocking products. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday and some Saturday. This is a safety sensitive position.

What is R.E. Michel Company?

The R.E. Michel Company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1935 as a supplier to the home heating oil burner industry. Still family-owned and operated, we have grown to be one of our nation's leading wholesale distributors of HVACR and LP equipment, parts, and supplies. We operate in more than 300 locations with employees who service our customers with pride!

Why Work for Us?

We can help you grow! At R.E. Michel Company, you will find many opportunities for advancement and training opportunities to help support your career. Our people are our greatest asset. From our local branch associates and field sales people to our corporate support staff, they represent the finest professionals in the industry.

Successful completion of pre-employment screens is required and must be 18 years of age to operate a forklift.

R.E. Michel Company Benefit Package for Full Time Employees Includes

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Plans
• Wellness Discounts through Blue365
• Access to 24-Hour Nurse Advice Hotline
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance for Employees, Spouses/Domestic Partners and Dependents
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Critical Illness/Accident Insurance/Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Employee Uniform Program
• Access to Working Advantage- Discounts on Entertainment, Shopping and MORE!
• Access to LifeMart- Discounts on Hotels, Apple Products and MORE!
• Career Advancement Opportunities & On-site training courses
• Weekly Pay- Every Friday