Job Description

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Branch Manager to join our team located in Sedalia, MO. The Branch Manager coordinates and directs the activities within the branch to meet or exceed sales and margin targets, maintains adequate inventory levels, and monitors purchases to control expenses.  The Branch Manager will be responsible for all branch operating costs and will manage 1 Retail location.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and directs the activities in the branch to meet or exceed sales and margin targets.
Completes timely and accurate branch reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in accordance with branch reporting schedule
Supervises the daily activities of a minimum of two employees in a manner consistent with Linde’s Leadership values
Directs staff to perform their job duties in compliance with Safety standards
Provides guidance to team members on how to provide service consistent with Customer Focused Behaviors
Proactively recognizes and provides training and development as needed
Builds effective relationships with customers through on-site visits, Territory Manager, and Driver ride along and resolves customer concerns in a timely manner
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and senior management's direction related to the business plan
Ensures efficient management of staff schedule and operations
Involved in establishing and updating processes and procedures to ensure staff performs job duties in compliance with Safety, SOX and other applicable government regulations
Oversees the process of setting inventory level targets to meet customer and sales expectations
Plans for future needs and monitors production/manpower levels to ensure continued efficiency
Review’s plant/ branch/ area/ product reports and provides executive management with analysis and recommendations for business improvements based on such analysis
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

·       High School Diploma/GED required, Associates Degree in related field preferred

·       2+ years retail sales experience required

·       2+ years management experience preferred

·       No DUI/DWI or other alcohol (driving) related convictions within the last ten (10) years