Assistant Branch Manager - Automotive Finishes
About The Position
The Assistant Branch Manager works with the Branch Manager to organize, plan, and implement strategies in a Sherwin-Williams Automotive Branch. The role supports all aspects of branch operations, including customer service, sales, marketing, merchandising, inventory, finances, and store safety, and assists with supervising and training staff. The position is based at Automotive Branch #9213 in Sarasota, Florida. It is full-time, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., based on business needs and subject to change. The role involves customer contact, including potential contact with minors, and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, merchandise, and other items of value. A criminal-history review is considered necessary for the protection of the business, its operations and reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the public.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment-visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
- Be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
- Have at least one year of work experience in retail, sales, or customer service, or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales.
- At least one year of work experience in a Sherwin-Williams Automotive Branch.
- At least one year of work experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
- At least one year of experience in leadership roles, supervising others, or leading teams.
- At least one year of work experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, or Outlook.
- Work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
- An associate's degree or higher in Business, Sales, or Marketing.
- Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing the branch market plan based on market conditions, the branch mission, and financial and budget objectives.
- Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
- Build and maintain knowledge of products to make effective customer recommendations.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
- Verify customer orders and transactions are completed and documented accurately.
- Maintain branch inventory levels.
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including safety, loss prevention, and security.
- Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
- Respond to and resolve customer and employee complaints.
- Assist in determining staffing needs and developing work schedules.
- Analyze management and financial reports, including financial ratios related to Profit & Loss (P&L).
- Assist with daily bank deposits.
Benefits
- The company describes a range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, career development, and employees' daily needs; details are available through its benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
