Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Our client is seeking a Branch Manager in their Houston District office.

This position will focus on growth opportunities from the Industrial Market in and around Houston, including special hazards, sprinkler and alarm detection. This position is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and direction to the local office staff, developing business strategies, and implementing action plans to meet Corporate objectives. Responsibilities also include involvement with all aspects of branch operations to include sales, service, and administrative functions, to profitably grow the local district business.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

1. REVENUE RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for implementing plans, programs, and processes designed to meet or exceed Corporate goals and objectives as well as maximizing market potential in all businesses segments to include new bookings (sales), revenue, and profitability.

2. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for managing the District Office to an approved financial plan which includes operating expenses, accounts receivable/collections, manpower, capital, and inventory.

3. CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT: Responsible for the identification, selection, and development of potentially new and existing accounts such as architects and engineers, electrical contractors, major end users, and general contractors with the emphasis on expanding our customer base and product breadth.

4. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: Responsible for maintaining effective customer communications along with building solid customers relationships from initial contact through order acquisition, delivery and installation, and service. Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled while quickly resolving customer complaints concerning installation and service issues, thereby minimizing customer concerns and enhancing customer relations.

5. PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT: Responsible for setting fair and manageable territories for sales and service coverage. Ensure that fair and effective performance measures are assigned, and that employees are motivated to achieve and / or exceed their assigned goals and objectives utilizing sound management tools and practices.

6. EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: Organize, develop, and empower local district staff into a cohesive and effective team trained and motivated to grow the business. Responsible for hiring quality individuals who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience required to fill open job positions. Identify areas such as sales skills, business and product knowledge, where training and development will enhance the local district’s opportunity to meet current and future business needs. Maintain an open channel of communications among all departments and personnel to insure consistent dialogue designed to foster initiative and maintain employee morale.

7. SAFETY COMPLIANCE: Ensures that all employees comply with corporate safety programs. Responsible for ensuring that employee safety training is thorough, complete, and up-to-date. Identifies safety issues and hazards and notifies corporate safety officer of those conditions that require corrective actions.

Responsible for ensuring that corporate policies associated with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for all are fully implemented, managed, and monitored. Abides by Federal, State and local laws and regulations, as well as Company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor degree preferably in a business or engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in an integrated systems sales/service environment with a portion of time spent in a supervisory role.

Special Skills: Demonstrated management/leadership abilities to include training, team building, presentation and negotiation skills, branch administration, and effective interaction with customer/company management.

Contact Kyle T. Mosley at kmosley@kamcon.com or 281.412.5800 to apply for this position.

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