The position of Branch Manager Trainee will be based out of Portsmouth, NH!

Summary
The Branch Manager Trainee in conjunction with existing Branch Management is responsible for the profitable and safe functioning of the branch. Learns and reviews all aspects of branch operations, interprets corporate goals, prepares, and executes annual budgets, and plans and implements sales and operational initiatives to achieve profitable business growth. Responsibilities include but are not limited to safety, personnel, facility, inventory, equipment, and the overall business results.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the Branch Management and branch personnel to drive profitability by utilizing company digital tools to maximize all aspects of branch performance 
• Provide leadership, motivation, direction, and training to branch personnel. Recognizes personnel problems, and takes corrective actions as needed
• Ensures branch personnel have the tools necessary to achieve highest levels of sales potential
• Learn how to effectively manage the branch Profit and Loss (P&L) to meet or exceed total sales, GE sales, net income, and asset management targets, and expense budgets
• Implement branch security and safety standards by conducting facility and asset inspections and takes corrective actions to support controls 
• Remain knowledgeable and current about markets served, customers, vendors, and competitors
• Maintain and develop positive relationships with existing and prospective customers and vendors, demonstrates excellent customer service and sets an example for other staff
• Conduct/oversee inventory control procedures and ensures appropriate inventory levels are maintained
• May fill in for other branch and warehouse roles and makes deliveries as needed
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED    
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree preferred    
• 2+ years of related experience 
• 1+ years of leadership experience 
• Experience developing and implementing sales strategies 
• Sales and operations experience in electrical distribution or similar B2B industry required 
• Experience in building and managing teams 
• Experience managing P&Ls preferred 
• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sales and service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, possess excellent leadership, and customer service skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP system such as Solar Eclipse
• Ability to develop and coach a team

Working Conditions and 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. 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.
 

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations    Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery    Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions    Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds    Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 50 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 100 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%
• More than 100 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”