Dir, Branch Operations

Purpose

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Regional Branch Director to join our Pacific STIHL team at our branch location in Visalia, CA!

This individual will plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of branch operations, consistent with the operating goals and objectives of STIHL Inc. and ANDREAS STIHL.

Position highlights include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Extensive Benefits, such as health insurance effective within one month of start, multiple bonus opportunities, relocation assistance, 401(k) with company match and PENSION!

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the sales, distribution, and service of all products, parts, and accessories at branch.
• Develops and communicates sales policy, philosophy and objectives to ensure maximum sales and operating efficiency.
• Develops and maintains strong relations with existing dealers, ensuring open communications regarding sales opportunities and account balances.
• Plans and directs the recruitment of new dealers, ensuring conformance with STIHL standards.
• Directs the development of advertising, sales promotions, and other marketing plans to secure market position with respect to products and accessories, new markets and existing markets, and new business.
• Oversees annual territory reviews by sales force to ensure market share goals are being achieved.
• Directs the overall distribution operations of the branch, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment to meet customer expectations.
• Oversees the overall financial position of the branch, including dealer accounts, operating expenses, capital expenditures, personnel costs, and inventory costs.
• All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as necessary.

Specifications

• 4 year college degree in Marketing or related discipline.
• 15 years of related experience in the sales and distribution of portable outdoor power equipment.
• Overnight travel by road and/or air required as specified on an annual basis.
• Working knowledge of Personal Computer (Microsoft Office software).