Strategic Branch Manager: Growth & Operations

Activar, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Activar, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Branch Manager to direct warehouse operations, labor optimization, and inside sales/account management to drive B2B sales of distribution products, custom fabrication, machining and turnkey systems.

You will recruit, train, and supervise branch staff, ensure safety and quality, maintain inventory, and build lasting customer relationships while developing new business opportunities and accurate forecasts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Previous sales and leadership experience.
• Preferred: experience in the plastics industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify and develop new business.
• Meet company goals and objectives.
• Communicate professionally with customers and potential customers.
• Coordinate with customer service and other departments to assure quality, service, price and delivery.
• Display and demonstrate products to customers using samples, vendors, websites, presentations, etc.
• Prepare written sales call reports detailing customer information and activities.
• Maintain awareness of new and existing products offered for sale by the company.
• Communicate and work with vendors to develop new business.
• Follow up on leads.
• Collaborate with inside representatives on quotes, pricing, leads, sales and activities.
• Provide competitive information to sales management and colleagues.
• Prepare an annual or requested sales forecast.
• Manage inventory, employees, and all branch aspects.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage branch employees.
• Ensure safe operations and compliance with safety programs.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized branch.
• Adhere to company standards and policies.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team building

Project management

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Plastics industry experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Activar, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Branch Manager to direct warehouse operations, labor optimization, and inside sales/account management to drive B2B sales of distribution products, custom fabrication, machining and turnkey systems.

You will recruit, train, and supervise branch staff, ensure safety and quality, maintain inventory, and build lasting customer relationships while developing new business opportunities and accurate forecasts.