Branch Manager Trainee

ROBERTSON HGT SUPPLY CO OF OHIO•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Robertson Heating Supply is a family-owned Midwest HVAC & Plumbing Wholesale Company with 40 locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. With 92 years of experience, Robertson’s continues to be an industry leader. Robertson’s is currently looking for a leader who is organized, motivated, and a self-starter to fill a position of Branch Manager trainee in our Columbus/Lancaster/Zanesville territory. The candidate will complete 12 months of hands-on training to adequately learn our products, inventory system, leadership, and sales skills. Prior experience in the plumbing/HVAC industry is very helpful for this position. This is a unique industry where product knowledge is key. A Branch Manager is a vital link to the company’s current and future progress. This position is for a working branch manager. The expectation is that the manager will also work at the sales counter and help in the warehouse to pull orders as needed.

Requirements

Must be willing to relocate for branch manager openings within a 75-mile radius.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the plumbing/HVAC industry is very helpful for this position.

Responsibilities

Inventory Proper accounting of products such as invoicing, credits, warehouse transfers, and receiving
Perform physical inventory counts (year end, cycle counts)
Proper reporting/ processing of all damaged and defective products
Proofing inventory reports, such as monthly cost inventory, manufacturer invoices/ credits
Advise of inventory overages/ shortages
Managing Employees Responsible for managing all employees at branch including evaluations
Advise or recommend training for employees
Communicate and instruct employees on company policies and procedures
Schedule, plan, and conduct quarterly employee meetings and report results
Assist in hiring/ termination of branch personnel
Properly report attendance/ tardiness of employees
Sales Directly manage all aspects of sales and marketing in branch’s territory
Oversee distribution of sales at branch and dealer deliveries
Entering customer orders on computer
Maintain up-to-date discounts and special pricing for each dealer account in Computer
Review internal reports
Support and promote all company sales promotion efforts
Plan how to grow sales at branch and enact the plan
Pulling customer orders (gathering material from warehouse)
Building/ Grounds Provide proper maintenance of material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks)
Perform proper maintenance/cleaning schedule for all branch vehicles
Securing of building and contents during open/closed hours
Maintain proper working order of office machines, computers, phones, fax machines
Control expenses related to building and grounds such as utilities and maintenance