TITLE: Branch Manager
Chemical Distribution
DEPARTMENT: Sales and Marketing
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: President of Company
DUTIES:
- Monitor, analyze and control operating expenses for the branch
- Monitor branch sales and profit activities and assist sales personnel in increasing gross profit
- Participate in the hiring and firing process with the assistance of HR
- Assist in solving any special problems or situations with branch operations or personnel
- Assist upper management in the establishment, interpretation, and implementation of new or refined policies/procedures.
- Assist both in the selection and qualification of suppliers with the approval of executive staff
- Provide timely market information to upper management and respond to their special requests for information or actions
- Familiarity with all commercial operations within the branch and general knowledge of operations affecting quality within each branch
- Responsible for insuring that a clean and safe working environment is maintained for all employees at the branch
- Retain confidentiality of all information related to the operations of the branch
- Maintain capable management and sales persons at branch
- Act as a mentor to direct reports and work towards the continuous improvement of their skills through training and education for Customer Service, Operations, and Outside Sales.
- Support and insure compliance to all ISO 9002 standards, procedures and work instructions
- Responsible for the long-term growth and profitability of the branch
- Develop marketing plans and strategies for new products or penetration of new market segments within branch catchment area
- Approve all branch capital expenditures prior to submission to upper management for final approval
- Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by upper management
- Maintain sales and gross profit of existing customer base
- Maintain highest level of Customer Service
- Maintain Capable Customer Service and Operations Personnel
- Establish and Maintain a Safety Culture throughout the Operations, Customer Service, and Sales Organization on a daily basis
- Ensure Branch Level Regulatory Requirements are adhered to and met
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum B.S. or B.A. Degree or Upper Management approval
5+ Years of management experience in chemical, distribution, or industrial environment
