Assistant Branch Manager - Military Veterans

The position of Assistant Branch Manager will be based out of our Houston, TX location!

Summary

The Assistant Branch Manager is responsible for supporting the mission and strategy of the branch.  Responsible for the daily operations of the branch and is the acting manager in the absence of the branch manager. Additional responsibilities include safety, compliance, personnel, facility, inventory, equipment, and overall business results.  

What You'll Do

• Work with the Branch Manager and branch personnel to drive profitability by utilizing company digital tools to maximize all aspects of branch performance 
• Develop, train, and supervise associates
• Recognize personnel problems and takes corrective actions as needed
• Deal effectively with daily customer service issues 
• Establish and maintain a relationship with key customers
• Greet and assist call-in and walk-in customers with the selection and delivery of products and services  
• Conduct/oversee inventory control procedures and warehouse housekeeping practices 
• Implement branch security and safety standards by conducting facility and asset inspections and takes corrective actions to support controls 
• Participate in inventory control and advise Branch Manager of problems to ensure customer demand is met  
• Maintain branch facility, warehouse, and office equipment
• Schedule branch staff to ensure daily coverage
• Assist Branch Manager with monitoring branch operating expenses and implements corrective actions
• May fill in for other branch and warehouse roles and makes deliveries as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred 
• Valid Driver’s License
• 2+ years of related experience
• Previous sales, operations, electrical distribution, or similar B2B industry experience preferred
• Leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in inventory control and warehouse operations
• Ability to manage P&Ls preferred 
• Sales and service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, possess excellent leadership and customer service skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP system such as Solar Eclipse
• Ability to develop and coach a team

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations    Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery    Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position ones self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/ in the server closet    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions    Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds    Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds    Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 50 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”