Assistant Branch Manager

Southwest Boulder & Stone•Chula Vista, CA

5d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Boulder & Stone is a family-owned and operated landscape rock and supply company in Southern California. We specialize in low-maintenance, sustainable, and drought-tolerant landscaping and building materials, offering a wide selection of products for architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment and are expanding with a new store in the Los Angeles area. We are seeking a full-time, hourly Assistant Branch Manager for our new Chula Vista, CA location. This role involves assisting the Branch Manager with daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and facilitating product accessibility. Proficiency in computer systems, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and inventory management is essential.

Requirements

Able to use professional discretion with regard to highly confidential business-related items
Ability to motivate, delegate and hold direct reports accountable to daily, weekly and monthly production objectives
Ability to prepare comprehensive and detailed reports while ensuring data integrity and high level of accuracy
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Dependable and Reliable
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to adapt to various audiences
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Prior experience managing retail operations
Prior experience in inventory management
Proficient use of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient use of POS system

Responsibilities

Assist Branch Manager with oversight of daily operations of the retail counter and yard personnel
Responsible for all Branch Manager duties in their absence
Maintain store and yard appearance as well as product presentation
Meet and greet customers; troubleshoot all customer issues and concerns
Open and close assigned store following SWB’s opening and closing procedures
Review and reconcile daily close-out. Report any issues to the Branch Manager immediately
Manage petty cash, submitting receipts for all purchases
Review equipment checklist, schedule equipment maintenance and report equipment failures to the Branch Manager
Inputting of all numbers into P&L daily. Provide daily recap to Branch Manager
Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Request orders for yard inventory as needed
Must be product expert on all lines
Process incoming shipments following SWB’s receiving procedures
Assist Branch manager with bi-monthly safety meetings and daily/weekly sales meetings
Identify potential safety issues and recommend corrective actions
Ensure safety records are maintained which includes equipment certification for all employees
Enforce all safety related policy and procedures including discipline decisions for infractions
Work with Purchasing department to conduct daily/weekly inventory control
Train new-hires as well as progressive training on all current and new product lines
Assist Branch Manager with establishing annual retail sales goals
Assist Branch Manager with annual performance evaluations
Conduct daily briefing meeting with staff with the day’s sales plan and expectations
Weekly/Daily quote follow up
Track employee attendance, productivity, behavior and safety. Report any infractions and recommend disciplinary actions to Branch Manager
Supervise and manage all direct reports. This includes but not limited to coaching, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations and time keeping
Other duties as assigned