Jm Recruiting

Branch Manager
Great Falls, Montana
The Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, sales performance, and strategic direction of the branch. This position requires strong leadership, construction or concrete industry knowledge, and business acumen to drive growth, ensure customer satisfaction, and manage a high-performing team.
Essential duties and responsibilities

Operations and Logistics

• Manage Inventory: Oversee the purchasing, storage, and distribution of construction materials and equipment. Use inventory management software to track stock levels, anticipate demand, and coordinate timely restocking.
• Supervise Warehouse Operations: Direct and supervise warehouse staff to ensure efficient and safe receiving, storage, and order fulfillment processes.
• Maintain Fleet and Equipment: Manage the branch\'s vehicle fleet and heavy equipment, including scheduling maintenance, tracking repairs, and monitoring usage.
• Optimize Workflows: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve the speed of material and equipment delivery.

Ensure safety and compliance: Develop, enforce, and support safety protocols to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Sales and Customer Relations

• Drive Sales Strategy: Assist the corporate office with developing and executing sales plans, marketing strategies, and promotions to meet assigned sales and profitability targets.
• Manage Customer Relationships: Maintain and build strong, lasting relationships with key customers, including contractors, builders, and developers.
• Lead the sales team: Recruit, train, and motivate the sales team to reach and exceed sales goals. Conduct regular check-ins and performance reviews.
• Market analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and materials pricing to ensure the company remains competitive.
• Develop Budgets: Create and manage budgets for the assigned branch, including operational costs, labor hours, and sales revenue.
• Identify Cost Savings: Analyze operational data to identify

• Ensure safety and compliance: Develop, enforce, and support safety protocols to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Sales and Customer Relations

• Drive Sales Strategy: Assist the corporate office with developing and executing sales plans, marketing strategies, and promotions to meet assigned sales and profitability targets.
• Manage Customer Relationships: Maintain and build strong, lasting relationships with key customers, including contractors, builders, and developers.
• Lead the sales team: Recruit, train, and motivate the sales team to reach and exceed sales goals. Conduct regular check-ins and performance reviews.
• Market analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and materials pricing to ensure the company remains competitive.

Financial Management

• Develop Budgets: Create and manage budgets for the assigned branch, including operational costs, labor hours, and sales revenue.
• Identify Cost Savings: Analyze operational data to identify

opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Leadership and personnel management

• Provide Leadership: Lead by example and foster a positive, high- performing team culture.
• Hire and Train Staff: Oversee the hiring and training of new employees, including both sales and warehouse personnel.

Branch Manager
Great Falls, Montana
The Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, sales performance, and strategic direction of the branch. This position requires strong leadership, construction or concrete industry knowledge, and business acumen to drive growth, ensure customer satisfaction, and manage a high-performing team.
Essential duties and responsibilitiesOperations and Logistics

• Manage Inventory: Oversee the purchasing, storage, and distribution of construction materials and equipment. Use inventory management software to track stock levels, anticipate demand, and coordinate timely restocking.
• Supervise Warehouse Operations: Direct and supervise warehouse staff to ensure efficient and safe receiving, storage, and order fulfillment processes.
• Maintain Fleet and Equipment: Manage the branch\'s vehicle fleet and heavy equipment, including scheduling maintenance, tracking repairs, and monitoring usage.
• Optimize Workflows: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve the speed of material and equipment delivery.

• Ensure safety and compliance: Develop, enforce, and support safety protocols to ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Sales and Customer Relations

• Drive Sales Strategy: Assist the corporate office with developing and executing sales plans, marketing strategies, and promotions to meet assigned sales and profitability targets.
• Manage Customer Relationships: Maintain and build strong, lasting relationships with key customers, including contractors, builders, and developers.
• Lead the sales team: Recruit, train, and motivate the sales team to reach and exceed sales goals. Conduct regular check-ins and performance reviews.
• Market analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and materials pricing to ensure the company remains competitive.

Financial Management

• Develop Budgets: Create and manage budgets for the assigned branch, including operational costs, labor hours, and sales revenue.
• Identify Cost Savings: Analyze operational data to identify

opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.Leadership and personnel management

• Provide Leadership: Lead by example and foster a positive, high- performing team culture.
• Hire and Train Staff: Oversee the hiring and training of new employees, including both sales and warehouse personnel.

• Problem-Solve and Coach: Address complaints, resolve problems,

and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to staff.

• Conduct Performance Appraisals: Appraise employee performance and provide regular feedback to support growth and development.

Required skills and qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in a management role, preferably within construction, building materials, or a related industry.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of building products, construction materials, and relevant industry regulations and quality standards.
• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication

skills for dealing with customers, suppliers, and staff.

• Business Acumen: Strong strategic planning, financial analysis, and

budgeting skills

• Technical Skills: Computer literate, with experience using relevant software such as CRM systems, warehouse management systems, or project management software.
• Problem-Solving: Competent in conflict and crisis management and a knack for finding creative solutions.