Branch Manager Job in Ball Ground 30107, Georgia US
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies is looking for a Branch Manager in our Ball Ground, GA location. This individual should have experience in the Horticultural Industry as a Branch Manager or Outside Sales Mgmt capacity. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on sales. Please see Job Description below:
BRANCH MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary: Oversees and is able to perform all essential functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of Branch by performing the following duties personally as well as through the direction of subordinates. In addition, the Branch Manager must be able to perform each function of the warehouse operation as part of their essential functions.
Essential Functions: include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required by Mgmt.
§ Ensures that facility is in optimal working condition by making sure that all entries and exits are well lit; security and telephone systems are up to date; customer showroom, warehouse, and offices are in prime condition.
§ Maintains and ensures that all company vehicles and equipment to include trucks, trailers, forklift and other company owned vehicles are in working order per state and federal guidelines. In addition, keeps all vehicles clean and ready for operation.
§ Forwards all checks, cash receipts, and C.O.D. payments to the Corporate Accounts Receivable Department daily. Keeps branch petty cash balanced, up-to-date and secure.
§ Approves all administrative invoices for branch.
§ Strives to maintain and/or increase branch sales and gross profit goals as budgeted. Should be aware of branch sales and gross profit numbers daily and make decisions to effectively grow business and improve efficiencies.
§ Maintains accurate and consistent inventory levels by performing daily cycle counts.
§ Works with Purchasing Department to achieve minimum surplus, to ensure that inventory levels posted in the computer system are up-to-date and that product is available when needed.
§ Interacts with Accounting Department to research and resolve customer and/or vendor invoice, credit, and returns and assists collectors on accounts receivable efforts for the branch.
§ Keeps branch compliant with state and federal safety and OSHA laws by providing training to staff on a regular basis.
§ Analyses lost sales and communicates reason and makes recommendations to Corporate Office. Researches and analyses branch targeted marketplace, competitors’ services, promotions, and pricing strategies and makes recommendations to Corp. Office.
§ Authorizes and submits biweekly timecards for hourly employees.
§ Coordinates warehousing and sales in accordance with policies and procedures established by Corporate Office.
§ Manages and oversees Outside Sales Representatives to ensure that day-to-day operational procedures and guidelines are not compromised while meeting customer needs and drives the sales staff in determining sales technique and process for optimizing sales revenue.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Depending on branch size, will manage several employees including supervisors, line employees and department managers. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all branch employees. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competency: To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
§ Interpersonal Skills – Interacts with all levels of personnel both internal and external demonstrating a high degree of confidence and composure. Speaks clearly and effectively in one-on-one and group situations. Asks and gives constructive criticism.
§ Teamwork - Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Is fair and consistent with all team and individual responsibilities. Builds team and individual morale and group commitments to support company goals and objectives.
§ Leadership - Demonstrates confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others to perform well by setting the standard. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
§ Managing People - Includes team in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement when applicable. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities. Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback both positive and negative to support improvement. Improves process and services. Continually works to improve supervisory skills. Delegates activities to subordinates as needed.
§ Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget, saving where and when possible. Contributes to profits and revenue by implementing process and controls that support efficient operations.
§ Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences while educating others on the value of diversity. Promotes a harassment-free environment.
§ Ethics - Treats people with respect. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity.
§ Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently and plan in advance for additional resources. Develops realistic action plans.
§ Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures setting the standard. Addresses and documents potentially unsafe conditions. Uses and trains in the use of equipment and safe practices.
§ Adaptability - Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
§ Attendance/Punctuality – Sets the standard for attendance expectations by arriving at work before others and remaining until operations are completed, and therefore, attendance and punctuality is required. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Works long hours when required.
§ Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks. Asks for and offers help when needed.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Must be hands on; demonstrate initiative by taking calculated risks when appropriate. Requires minimal supervision and is able to grasp operational sales concepts and direction within the first 30 – 60 days of employment. Proven experience in a distribution setting, preferably with exposure to, or actual experience in, the Horticultural industry. Previous hands on experience in a leadership role with the ability to develop, implement, and maintain controls and process as well as drive sales. Strong team building skills with the ability to motivate, and build morale.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications or technical computer procedures. Ability to create or generate computerized reports, memos, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, subordinates, vendors and customers.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with and understand gross profit, budgets, and payroll hours. Ability to interpret and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios when determining pricing strategies, order quantities, and pricing matrix tools.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and develop a working solution to rectify situations. Complete understanding of all branch operations with the willingness to perform day-to-day tasks if needed. Ability to interpret financial reports, inventory requirements, turnover data, overtime reports, and a variety of computer generated reports.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Internet software; E-mail software, integrated inventory systems, basic PC skills to include spreadsheet word processing software.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to perform day-to-day tasks of the branch operations due to absences, staff shortages, or other extenuating circumstances. Therefore, the physical demands may include lifting up to 75lbs while loading and/or unloading trucks, operating a forklift, rounding, lifting, and placing an order in a customers car, taking and placing telephone or walk in orders, and possibly driving a truck to make local deliveries.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment provided by the company will be clean, stable, and compliant with all federal and state fire and safety laws. The overall maintenance and appearance of the work environment will be preserved by the branch manager or subordinate supervisor on a day-to-day basis. Employee may be required to work in extreme cold or hot weather conditions.,