Branch Manager

Crescent Electric Supply Company is looking for a Branch Manager.

**This position will cover the Milwaukee and Racine branches in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include: recruiting, leadership, motivation, direction and training of branch team so they are able to serve customers effectively and profitably.
• Meet or exceed total sales and net income targets.
• Oversee overall branch operations and growth including inventories and safeguarding branch assets.

Primary Duties:

• Direct and coordinate sales efforts within assigned branch.
• Assist with account development and make support calls on customers as necessary.
• Perform training analysis by function and implement plans to bridge gaps.
• Assist District Manager with annual business plan.
• Stay abreast of current markets served, industry trends, new products, market prices, customers, vendors and competitors.
• Provide superior customer service and support company goals and objectives using the Crescent Electric Supply Co. platform of solutions oriented Value Added Services.
• Maintain contact and friendly relationships with suppliers and customers, building a favorable company image and resolving problems and complaints as they arise.
• Assist with corporate audits as necessary.
• Retain and safeguard all records as required by executive/corporate management.
• Ensure Crescent's Business System standard processes are installed and executed at branch.
• Maintain pricing profiles to be competitive with current market levels while attaining necessary margin and profit goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include: ensuring all positions are staffed by qualified and trained personnel, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Recommend merit wage increases within the established company wage structure and policy.
• Supervise all work performed in the branch including branch purchasing, pricing, quotations, contract review, and warehouse activities and/or other staff who are responsible for these functions or areas.

Qualifications:

• Experience in managing income statements and balance sheets (profit & loss).
• Experience implementing sales strategies.
• Must have the ability to work as a team player with Crescent partners and colleagues.
• Knowledge of all functional areas in the wholesale electrical distribution industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Comprehensive PC skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, AS400, mainframe environment, and Microsoft Outlook products).
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competitive Benefit Package:

We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

CESCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Candidates are subject to reference checks, criminal background, DMV and credit checks, assessments, and a post-offer drug screen. EOE. Women, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.