Blake Equipment Branch Manager - Portland, ME

Blake Equipment is part of the largest national wholesaler (a division of Headwater Companies www.headwaterco.com ) in the United States, specializing in water equipment components for the residential, commercial, and irrigation systems installed by our customer, the professional contractor. (no homeowners). We are known in our local markets as having quality service, long term quality people, and only representing the top manufacturers in the industry. Headwater Companies is a Division of Franklin Electric, a publicly-traded company on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol FELE.General Description Of PositionDirect all warehouse and sales activities within the Branch; purchasing and distribution as dictated by company policy while meeting market demands and deploying tactics to overcome competitors’ initiatives. Planning and executing on sales and expense budgets. Establishing and maintaining the distribution of all products while also developing sales and maximizing profits of the Branch territory. Ensure that all employees adhere to company practices and policies and function within the rules and regulations of government agencies and regulatory bodies.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesSupervise all positions within the branch to ensure that assigned tasks are accomplished and that all policies and procedures are adhered toProvide products and services, based on customer needs, through inside and outside sales functionsDetermine staff requirements; execute through interviewing, hiring and training of new employeesSupports sales representatives utilizing company policy, product knowledge, procedures, and future opportunitiesImplement product marketing strategies and sales promotionsManage key accounts and visit monthlyWork with the Branch sales team in developing and maintaining an active prospect listMaintain inventory control and cycle counts; working closely with the Purchasing Department and adhering to the guidelines set by the companyDirect and oversee purchasing of inventorySupervise warranty claims processing to vendors monthlyDevelop new markets and customersManage Branch Accounts ReceivableWork with vendors on pricing based on territory trendsServe as floater for all positions within the Branch to accommodate scheduling needsDevelops and continually assesses the annual branch sales and expense budgetsDevelopment and maintenance of monthly reports to include but not limited to; sales vs. forecast, competitive information within Branch territory, personnel challenges/successes, trend changes of competitors, customers, vendors and territoryRepresents the company at local meetings and trade showsPerforms other related duties as neededSalary commensurate on experiencePhysical ActivitiesWhile performing the functions of this job, the employee is:Regularly required to sit and to talk or hearFrequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and armsOccasionally required to stand or walk and to climb or balanceSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close visionThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.Job Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per yearFind more on Indeed or contact Mark Henderson for more information.https://www.indeed.com/job/branch-manager-bee3a4981c258864Mark.Henderson@blakeequip.com