Branch Manager - Augusta, ME

Sonepar•Augusta, ME

10h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

NorthEast Electrical is seeking a full-time, experienced, Branch Manager to manage our team in Augusta, ME! A career at NorthEast Electrical is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. NorthEast Electrical offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within NorthEast Electrical we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. As a Branch Manager, you are responsible to manage counter sales, inside sales and warehouse activities with supervision responsibilities for all associates. You will be responsible for branch performance, with emphasis on sales, customer service, operating expenses and working capital as well as inventory management. You will provide overall leadership to drive flawless execution, culture, and company values and attract, hire, develop and train all assigned branch positions. You are responsible to sell our Digital platform to your customers to enhance their buying experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis on business and/or equivalent knowledge through job related experience and training.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years Industry and Product knowledge preferred.
Strong computer skills with emphasis on Website Navigation
Ability to manage the work of others and drive the sales growth of the branch.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Sound decision making skills and ability to multi-task
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Direct the sales activities of inside and counter sales personnel.
Supervise and manage all activities of the branch personnel.
Interface and communicate with manager on a regular basis to ensure that the activities of the outside sales department are coordinated with Branch operations.
Analyze the needs of your customers and ensure that NorthEast’s current products and services consistently meet those needs. Emphasize our capability with our Digital Tools (website, mobile app, ELink, EQuotes, etc.)
Participate in on-going training for Digital Tools.
Develop and maintain account base. Make calls on potential and/or under achieving house accounts.
Develop an annual plan and budget for the branch.
Participate in inter-branch and CDC planning discussions.
Review monthly reports to make certain branch budgets are adhered to.
Hire, develop and train new employees. Review performance for all branch staff.
Ensure that the company obtains an equitable return on its accounts receivable and inventory assets.
Participate in and support marketing efforts and provide manager with information pertaining to planning, pricing, people and product.
Work with accounts payable to ensure all invoices are paid on a timely basis.
Oversee all branch paperwork requirements to ensure that they are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
Ensure that the overall safety and security of the branch is maintained at all times.
Perform other related duties as required or directed.