Operations - Branch Manager Exe

Continental Battery Co.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits & careerdevelopment

Job summary

Continental Battery Systems is seeking a Branch Manager in New Jersey to lead the branch's operations and sales growth while ensuring exceptional customer service. You will guide branch personnel, enforce policies, and drive continuous process improvements.

The role requires a track record in branch management, strong leadership, and ability to manage financial performance. Courageously leading a fast-paced team, you will maintain client relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality customer experience to drive profitable sales.
• Maintain strategic relationships with top 20% of branch clients.
• Pursue and maintain preferred vendor status with key accounts.
• Lead and mentor branch personnel to achieve targets.
• Coordinate with Regional Manager to meet sales objectives.
• Oversee branch financial performance and budgeting.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Branch Manager

Reports To: Regional Manager

Classification: Full-Time, Regular, Exempt

About Continental Battery Systems

Continental Battery Systems is a rapidly growing, PE-backed North American company. We pride ourselves on providing renewable solutions and battery recycling programs that deliver reliable power to our communities while reducing our carbon footprint.

We invest heavily in training and resources because we know our people make us unique. Our core foundations are safety, wellness, teamwork, and a dedication to excellent customer service. We are seeking a career-minded, energetic, and collaborative Branch Manager who is determined to add value within our fast-paced organization.

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Retirement: Substantial 401(k) match.
• Perks: Significant employee product discounts (up to 12% over cost!).
• Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Extras: Robust voluntary benefits package and ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Position Overview

The Branch Manager oversees all operational and financial aspects of the branch office. This role is directly accountable for driving profitable sales growth, managing financial performance, and ensuring world-class customer satisfaction. As a leader, you will guide branch personnel, enforce company policies, and look for continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality customer experience to increase profitable sales and turn clients into brand promoters.
• Maintain close, strategic business relationships with the top 20% of the branch's clients.
• Pursue and maintain preferred vendor status with key accounts.
• Educate customers on product offerings to expand the use of company products and services.
• Deliver executive-level and service-level sales presentations.
• Utilize the CRM daily to log activity, call reports, quotes, orders, and resolve customer or vendor issues.

Operations & Administration

• Manage the financial performance, profitability, and budgeting of the branch.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all customer transactions and compile regular sales/operational reports.
• Coordinate regularly with the Regional Manager to achieve targeted sales objectives.
• Oversee the timely collection of payments for all branch orders.
• Maintain, replenish, and audit consignment products for customers.
• Occasionally assist in the warehouse, including loading/unloading products, delivering orders, and picking up used batteries.

Leadership & Safety

• Lead, mentor, and manage all branch personnel to ensure a high-performing team.
• Train personnel on mastered job processes, techniques, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Complete all necessary administrative work to guarantee the physical safety of all branch personnel.
• Facilitate fair, consistent treatment of team members in alignment with company culture.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience (a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred).

Driving Record

• Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) showing little-to-no safety concerns within the past 3 years.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Branch Manager elsewhere.
• Minimum of 1 year working as a Manager-in-Training (M.I.T.) within Continental Battery Systems.
• Minimum of 3 years working as an Assistant Manager within Continental Battery Systems.

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