Branch Manager I (Fire Protection)
Job Description
Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
Lead position for location approximately $15M or less in revenue. Direct all operations activities for a branch location. Develop customer relationships and ensure satisfaction through operational excellence. Responsible for talent acquisition and development and retention of associates and adherence to company policies and procedures. This position requires operation of a company vehicle or a personal vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, Core & Main will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Ensures efficient operations through adherence to policies and procedures and process excellence. Maintains compliance with applicable government regulations.
- Safeguards company assets and associates. Ensures appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial, and operational support demands. Effectively utilizes training programs to develop sales and operations expertise.
- Initiates and builds customer relationships with existing and new customers.
- Acts as liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution.
- Monitors local market trends. Develops and executes strategies to grow local market share andA aggressively pursues business opportunities.
- Works closely with vendors to maximize sales and increase profitability.
- Accountable for profit and loss and inventory/accounts receivable for assigned location. Achieves earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), return on investment capital (ROIC), and return on sales (ROS) goals.
Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Wholesale distribution experience.
- Exposure to Sig Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to use computer systems and apply computer systems knowledge to manage day-to-day operations.
Career Level Dimensions
Typical Training/Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
- Generally, 7+ years of experience in a related field.
- May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some
- disciplines.
