Branch Manager Long Beach, CA

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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 dealerships 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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities


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: $190000 - $235000.00
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.