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Coastline Equipment is a leading John Deere Construction and Forestry dealer with locations in Southern California, Nevada and Idaho. Coastline provides world-class equipment solutions from John Deere, Wirtgen, Trimble, Trail King, Prinoth, and Topcon. At their 13 locations, Coastline delivers best-in-class equipment, parts, service and technology solutions for customers. Our team of experts is driven to meet the needs of our customers both where they are today and where they are going tomorrow.
The team at Coastline is looking to hire a Branch Manager at their Long Beach, CA branch. Role Overview
As the senior leader of the dealership, the Branch Manager is responsible for driving the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a $55M+ heavy equipment dealership with a workforce of 40+ employees. The Branch Manager is accountable for the dealership's overall performance, including profitability, customer satisfaction, employee development, safety leadership, and execution of strategic objectives across Sales, Parts, Service, Rental, and Construction Technology operations.
The role requires a hands-on, business-minded leader capable of aligning department managers, enforcing consistent processes, building strong customer relationships, and creating a branch culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and superior service.
The Opportunity
Long Beach operates in one of the strongest construction equipment markets in the Coastline Equipment network, supported by infrastructure investment, construction activity, and an established customer base. This role provides the opportunity to lead a flagship operation and influence future business performance across Southern California.
The Ideal Candidate
You are currently a Branch Manager, General Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leader within a construction equipment, rental, or capital equipment organization. You aspire to lead beyond the boundaries of a single department or branch and have demonstrated the ability to build high-performing teams that consistently deliver results and excellent customer experience. You think like a business owner and understand how people, customer relationships, operational execution, and financial performance work together to create sustained growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth and overall branch performance
• Establish clear operating rhythms, priorities, and performance expectations
• Ensure consistent execution of dealership policies, processes, and standards
• Strengthen customer relationships and expand business opportunities
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team
• Coach and mentor department managers to achieve operational excellence
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Promote collaboration across Sales, Parts, Service, Rental, and Construction Technology departments
• Champion a strong safety culture and commitment to customer service excellence

Financial Responsibilities
The Branch Manager must be capable of leading the branch with a business operator mindset, not simply an operations manager. This includes ownership of the full branch P&L, command of department profitability, and the ability to use dealership metrics such as absorption, labor recovery, rental utilization, parts turns, inventory age, gross margin, and expense control to drive better decisions. This leader must identify where profit is being created or lost, hold department managers accountable for financial results, and turn financial reporting into clear operating actions that improve branch performance.

• Manage branch P&L, annual budgets, payroll, expenses, receivables, inventory and branch controllable costs.
• Develop an annual branch business plan with clear department goals, financial targets, staffing needs and market initiatives that support overall dealership goals.
• Manage department-level profitability, understanding where each department creates or loses profit and how Sales, Parts, Service, and Rental performance affect the total branch result.
• Lead through dealership operating metrics, including absorption rate, labor recovery, technician productivity, parts turns, rental utilization, aged inventory, warranty recovery, and expense control.
• Turn financial results into action, requiring managers to explain variances, own corrective plans, and connect daily operating decisions to measurable financial outcomes.
• Ensure branch assets, facilities, vehicles, tools, equipment, and inventory are managed and used efficiently.

Required Qualifications to Succeed in this Role

• Proven experience within a construction or heavy equipment dealership environment
• Demonstrated success leading Sales, Parts, Service, and Rental operations
• Strong track record of accountability for business results, including operational and financial performance
• Commitment to maintaining a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Experience managing dealership operations with annual revenues exceeding $55 million
• Experience leading multi-department organizations with 40+ employees
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Ability to drive growth, execute strategy, and deliver exceptional customer service

Work Environment:

• Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to the President/General Manager.
• Office-Based Role: Primarily based in our Long Beach headquarters with occasional visits to regional locations as needed.
• Collaborative Setting: Work within a supportive, team-oriented office environment that values open communication and efficiency.
• Occasional Travel: Some travel may be required for meetings or company events, reflecting our commitment to connecting teams across the Western United States.

What We Offer:

• Salary: $190,000 - $235,000.00
• Annual Performance Incentive
• Company Vehicle provided
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off: PTO and paid holidays.

Application Process:

• To apply, please submit your resume and application detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in this position. We look forward to hearing from you! To learn more and keep up with Coastline Equipment, visit our website, https://www.coastlineequipment.com/.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Coastline Equipment provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or marital status. Coastline Equipment complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: (562) 259-2739
Email: hr@coastlineequipment.com
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