Branch Manager- Bemidji
Full-Time| Bemidji, MN
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Are you looking for an opportunity to start something new or build your career somewhere rewarding? Then look no further! Central McGowan is now hiring an experienced Branch Manager to work in our Bemidji location. Central McGowan is a leading, family-owned supplier of gases, supplies, equipment, service and more!
WE INVEST IN YOU!
Our benefits include:
- Competitive Wages
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Annual Profit sharing
- Work life balance – flexible scheduling options
- Paid Time Off (yes, even on your Birthday!)
- Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Volunteer Opportunities
- Short term disability, term life, and ADD insurance
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Employee rewards and recognition events
- Paid Training
- Employee Referral Program
- Endless career growth and opportunities!
Position Overview
Manage Branch Team:
· Edit process and review various inventory and pricing and corresponding reports.
· Review purchase order pricing and receiving with accounts payable.
· Maintain accurate inventory counting and control levels.
· Process and review various profit margin reports.
· Review back-order PO’s and open tickets.
· Manage branch inventory level
· Branch staffing
· Support branch staff through coaching and development.
Manage and Maintain Customer Relationships:
· Manages relationships with internal and external business partners and customers.
· Manage inventory levels of hard goods / gases for both in store sales and external distribution functions.
· Provide timely, accurate, competitive pricing while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.
· Determine customer requirements and expectations to recommend appropriate solutions.
· Proactively recommend products and services needed by customers to increase satisfaction and improve transaction profitability.
Provide and direct customer service functions within the retail branch for all functions:
· Answer customer service calls on product questions, recommendations or to place an order.
· Generate delivery tickets for phone in orders placed by customers looking for delivery. Ensure the delivery person is aware of details on order.
· Make recommendations on hard good and gas products.
· Troubleshoot various questions over the phone.
· Assist Central McGowan employees calling in with questions and tasks.
Primary point of contact for area Route Sales Driver inquires:
· Setting daily and weekly route schedules
· Ensure proper training of route drivers
· Route Optimization
· Complete daily load reconciliation
· Verify count of cylinders on load sheet vs. each drivers’ daily tickets
· Work with route drivers to reconcile discrepancies.
· Work with route drivers to ensure proper paperwork and filing for branch support team.
· Double check the accuracy of load sheet numbers.
Qualifications
- High School degree or equivalent required.
· Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in business management preferred.
· 2 – 5 years of sales or store experience, preferably in the distribution industry.
· Experience or knowledge in welding and industrial equipment sales and/or field-related tasks preferred.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO –
Central McGowan is a Minnesota Based independent and family-owned distributor of welding and industrial equipment, gases, supplies, abrasives, safety equipment; beverage carbonation solutions and dry ice; and FANUC-authorized integrator of robotic and automation solutions. specialize in three areas: welding equipment and supplies, gases, and automation. Our liquid bulk gas fleet touches almost every corner of the state with nitrogen, argon, oxygen, helium, and carbon dioxide deliveries. We pride ourselves in being a full-service provider for bulk gas, high pressure cylinders, gas technologies, welding equipment, machines, supplies, safety equipment, abrasives, and consumables. We’re also among the few Minnesota distributors with the capability to help seamlessly integrate robotic technology and automation into businesses.
It’s been through the hard work and ingenuity of dedicated employees that we’ve grown our services and product offerings to where they are today.
If you are looking for an opportunity for future growth/advancement and to be part of a great team, this could be the opportunity for you
EEOC Statement
Central McGowan is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.