Theres a Place for You at World Electric
A career at World Electric is more than a job. Youre investing in a brighter more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. World Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office home factory or other building you can find it here. We operate throughout Florida and Georgia and are part of the Sonepar group the worlds #1 electrical distributor with over 45000 associates around the globe.
Being Powered by Difference means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within World Electric we offer a supportive culture and great benefits and as part of the larger Sonepar group we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
We are hiring aBranch Managerto join our team!
Location: Jacksonville
Job Type:Full Time
WhatYoullDo
The Branch Manageris responsible formanaging all aspects of thebranchfunctions in sales administration and operations whileexhibitingefficiency in budgeting inventory control profitmaximizationand customer satisfaction. The Branch Manager plays a critical role in creating a positive branch culture while coaching and developing branch addition the Branch Manager develops and implements market growth opportunities.
You will:
Sales & Customer Service
Develops and executes a sales plan to increase market share growsalesand increase gross margins.
Directs the sales activities of the branch.
Develops andmaintainsgood customer relations to promote World Electric as the distributor of choice.
Continuouslyacquiresand develops product and technical knowledge toassistsalesteamand customers with proper selection and use of products.
Trains/coaches associates onappropriate deliveryof customer service and extending branch resources to promote quality distributor services to our customers.
Oversees decision making and resolution of customer complaints and involves vendors or other internal departments as needed for prompt handling and follow up.
Makes joint calls with salesteamto existingor prospective customers toassistin building relationships and gaining new leads.
Marketing and Vendor Relationships
Develops andmaintainsprofessional relationships with vendors and other business partners.
Promotes and supports company-wide product promotions by displaying ordemonstratingproducts promoting uses and saleable features to customers.
Maintains a counter business with clean organized display areas to enhance presentation and promotion of company products.
Management & Leadership
Successfullyoperatesbranch within budget forecastmeetingor exceeding profitability goals reaching inventory turns and controlling overhead expenses.
Representsthe companys businessinterests at all times in a positive and professional manner by conducting business transactions and communications in a fair and ethical manner.
Complies withall Company policies and supports corporate department procedures such as Credit Pricing Accounting Operations and HR.
Assigns or delegates job duties necessary to run smooth and efficient branch operations andfacility.
Responsible for productivity quality ofworkand morale of staff.
Responsible for internal/external communications within the branch
Settheexample of a positive attitude with associates and peers.
Create an atmosphere thatrepresentsa passion for customer service.
Seeksassistanceguidanceor decision-making from upper management when necessary.
Interviews and hires to fill open or new positions following company policies and procedures andcomplying withlegal requirements.
Developsassociatesby using coaching skills and creating individual development plans.
Operations
Creates andmaintainsa safe working environment for employees andcomplies withcompany and legal safety rules and regulations.
Responsible for safeguarding assets of branch Inventory Fixed Assets Equipment & Cash.
WhatYoullBring
Education and/or Experience:
5 years of experience in sales and business management
Strong knowledge oflogisticsprocesses systems and regulations
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requirements:
Extensive knowledge of the distribution industry with a minimum of 4 years ofindustry relatedexperience.
Proventrack recordas a leader who solves problems and resolves conflicts to achieve a positive outcome.
Strong planning and analytical skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to lead motivate and manage teams
Able to work independently and in a team environment
Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems. Experience with EclipseERPa plus.
Ability to travel locally and regionally
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
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Were proud to be a military-friendly company and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
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LinkedIn: more at Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service or any other categories protected by federal state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified keeping with our commitment we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please call or email .
Required Experience:
Manager
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services.