Branch Manager

Sonepar
US - Maine - Augusta
December 25, 2024

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to manage our Augusta, ME Location!

NorthEast Electrical is a full-service electrical distributor that provides electrical products and services to electrical contractors, Industrial, OEM, Utility, and Institutional customers. The company operates 40 strategically located branches throughout the six New England States that are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to their customers. Since 1998, NorthEast has been a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Through a dense network of 100 brands spanning 40 countries, the Group has an ambitious transformation agenda to become the first global B-to-B electrical distributor to provide a fully digitalized and synchronized omnichannel experience to all customers. Drawing on the skill and passion of its 45,000 associates, Sonepar had sales of 26.4 billion in 2021. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide. For more information, visit***.

At NorthEast Electrical, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn.

Throughout your career you will be developed and empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

As a Branch Manager, you are responsible to manage counter sales, inside sales and warehouse activities with supervision responsibilities for all associates. You will be responsible for branch performance, with emphasis on sales, customer service, operating expenses and working capital as well as inventory management. You will provide overall leadership to drive flawless execution, culture, and company valuesand attract, hire, develop and train all assigned branch positions. You are responsible to sell our Digital platform to your customers to enhance their buying experience.

Essential Functions:

Direct the sales activities of inside and counter sales personnel.
Supervise and manage all activities of the branch personnel.
Interface and communicate with manager on a regular basis to ensure that the activities of the outside sales department are coordinated with Branch operations.
Analyze the needs of your customers and ensure that NorthEast's current products and services consistently meet those needs. Emphasize our capability with our Digital Tools (website, mobile app, ELink, EQuotes, etc.)
Participate in on-going training for Digital Tools.
Develop and maintain account base. Make calls on potential and/or under achieving house accounts.
Develop an annual plan and budget for the branch.
Participate in inter-branch and CDC planning discussions.
Review monthly reports to make certain branch budgets are adhered to.
Hire, develop and train new employees. Review performance for all branch staff.
Ensure that the company obtains an equitable return on its accounts receivable and inventory assets.
Participate in and support marketing efforts and provide manager with information pertaining to planning, pricing, people and product.
Work with accounts payable to ensure all invoices are paid on a timely basis.
Oversee all branch paperwork requirements to ensure that they are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
Ensure that the overall safety and security of the branch is maintained at all times.
Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis on business and/or equivalent knowledge through job related experience and training.

Minimum of 3 to 5 years Industry and Product knowledge preferred.

Strong computer skills with emphasis on Website Navigation

Ability to manage the work of others and drive the sales growth of the branch.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Sound decision making skills and ability to multi-task

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we have to offer you as a NorthEast Associate!

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental, Vision plans & Flexible Spending Account
A generous amount of paid time off- vacation, sick, volunteer time, holidays.
Free Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Referral Bonuses
401K
AssociateDiscounts
Health & Wellness reimbursements

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NorthEast is a equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check except where prohibited by state law.

NorthEast Electrical is an E-Verify participant.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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