Branch Manager

Premier Trailer Leasing•Minneapolis, MN

14h

About The Position

The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall performance, profitability, and operational success of a Premier Trailer Leasing branch. This highly visible leadership role has full profit and loss responsibility and reports directly to the Regional Vice President/General Manager. The Branch Manager leads branch operations, drives sales growth and market expansion, develops team members, and delivers exceptional customer experiences. Premier Trailer Leasing provides long-term leasing and short-term rental solutions for over-the-road vans, flatbeds, refrigerated equipment, and chassis. The company operates a network of locations across the United States and has an inventory of more than 70,000 trailers. Its workplace culture emphasizes growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a similar field.
3–7 years of previous experience working in sales and/or experience in the trucking industry, truck/trailer rental, leasing, or customer service environments.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Customer-focused mindset and passion for delivering exceptional service.
Previous experience leading sales teams and managing business development efforts.
Proven success in a sales management or branch leadership role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to use CRM systems to manage sales opportunities and customer relationships.
Ability to use business reporting and operational dashboards to monitor branch performance, utilization, revenue, and profitability.
Ability to drive in excess of five hours per day.
Ability to repeatedly enter and exit a vehicle throughout the workday.
Ability to physically inspect trailers inside and outside and access areas underneath trailers when necessary.
Ability to walk trailer yards and climb stairs as required.
Ability to drive or fly in excess of three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Substantial experience as a sales manager.

Responsibilities

Promote and communicate Premier Trailer Leasing's value proposition to prospective and existing customers.
Prospect, develop, and secure opportunities to quote customers' equipment requirements.
Follow up on customer quotations through phone calls, meetings, and site visits.
Build and maintain relationships with customer stakeholders, including purchasing, operations, and executive leadership.
Drive revenue growth and market expansion within the assigned territory.
Lead branch functions and oversee daily operations.
Maintain accountability for branch performance and profitability, and manage branch resources to meet customer and operational demands.
Request and coordinate additional support as needed to fulfill branch obligations.
Train, coach, and mentor branch employees to maximize performance and professional growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support employee development and create an engaging, productive work environment.
Maintain direct responsibility for branch profit and loss performance.
Oversee and support collection efforts.
Monitor business performance and implement strategies to achieve operational and financial goals.