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QC Supply in Downsville, Louisiana is hiring a full-time Branch Manager to oversee branch operations, strengthen customer relationships, increase sales and lead team performance. This role offers a competitive salary with bonus potential, comprehensive health and insurance benefits, paid time off and a 401k match.

If you are a motivated leader with experience in sales, business management and people leadership, this position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Your energy, initiative and forward-thinking approach will help move the Downsville branch forward.

QC Supply began in 1982 in a small garage in Schuyler, Nebraska, with a simple purpose: helping people grow. More than 40 years later, that purpose still guides us. From our home base in Schuyler, we have grown from a small-town business into a nationwide distributor and eCommerce platform serving the future of farming. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to the mission and values that shaped our roots.

As the Branch Manager at QC Supply's Downsville, Louisiana location, you will oversee daily processes, sales and operations while serving as a key representative of the company. You will work directly with our customers to build strong customer relationships and help ensure a high level of satisfaction. You will also be a visible leader in the warehouse, helping identify process improvements and supporting efficient branch operations.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for agriculture, a commitment to excellence, strong sense of ownership and accountability, and the drive to make a meaningful impact.

To succeed as QC Supply's Branch Manager, you should bring 5-10 years of proven experience in sales or business management, along with the ability to oversee branch operations, drive sales and support efficient distribution processes. Agriculture experience is preferred, but a strong background in customer service, sales and distribution practices is essential. You will also set the standard for safety, housekeeping and policy adherence while guiding your team through training and day-to-day expectations.

Attention to detail will be important as you monitor inbound and outbound order flow, manage inventory through daily cycle counts and respond to the needs of a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, along with an understanding of market dynamics, will help support success in this role.

• Leadership and business management: 5-10 years of proven experience in sales or business management; ability to oversee all aspects of the location, manage staffing levels effectively and exercise sound business judgment.
• Sales and customer support: Partner with Sales and Marketing to manage promotional sales lifts; support front-end sales through order entry and maintenance for key customer accounts; coordinate deliveries with customer locations and monitor customer satisfaction.
• Distribution and operations: Understand distribution routines and support efficient product flow; monitor inbound and outbound orders; dispatch and issue sales order picklists for processing and shipment.
• Safety, quality and continuous improvement: Maintain housekeeping and safety standards; supervise safety training, policy adherence, housekeeping and sanitation; ensure the team follows work instructions and contributes improvement ideas.
• Metrics and inventory control: Collect and report key site metrics; audit and track facility quality and accuracy; manage inventory control, including daily cycle counts.

Technical and industry knowledge: Agriculture experience is preferred but not required; experience using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Group Legal Insurance, Flex Spending Account, Health Savings Account, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 401k match available after eligibility requirements are met.

QC Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.