What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Manager position at Hood Distribution?
We are currently looking for a Branch Manager for our Durham, CT location. We are a wholesale distributor of specialty wood products whose customers include Lumber yards, Dealers, one-steppers, industrial manufacturers, and similar businesses. The successful candidate MUST HAVE WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE. Experience in managing sales and marketing of products to businesses. Experience in mill operations is a plus as this facility has a full milling operation. This position manages a workforce of approximately 20 employees, $4million in inventory and a fleet of 3-5 trucks.
Hood offers a competitive salary and benefit package (medical, dental, cancer, life, 401K, LTD, vacation, and paid holidays) in addition to bonus opportunity.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee the daily operations of the branch. Establish consistent processes, standards, and expectations for the branch to ensure ongoing performance within company, regulatory, and legal requirements.
- Manage and monitor the financial performance and overall profitability of the branch.
- Ensure that inventory is received, handled, stored and delivered as to minimize damage or any other loss.
- Follow up on quality or specification issues brought by employees or customers.
- Develop strategic and tactical plan to grow the branch’s revenues and profit.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow sales by developing new customers, and/or broadening product line penetration to existing customers.
- Manage the human resources activities of the branch within the company policies and guidelines.
- Consistently reinforce a commitment to customer-focus toward both internal and external customers.
- Ensure continuous training and coaching for all branch personnel to maintain a productive and safe working environment.
- Display the highest level of ethical behavior and respect for others.
Requirements Include:
- College degree in a business related field or equivalent experience;
- A minimum of 7 years of operations or sales experience;
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a management capacity;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills to include the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers;
- Computer and IT system literate.
- Wood products experience
Hood offers a competitive salary and a generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401K, LTD, FSA, EAP, PTO, and holidays) available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. Medical Insurance single coverage ONLY $65.00/month, each dependent ONLY an additional $95.33/month.
Hood Distribution requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. High school diploma/GED preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Durham, CT 06422: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Business Management: 3 years (Required)
- Sales: 7 years (Required)
- Wood Products Industry: 2 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4 - $65
