Branch Manager (999096)

Manages branch sales force to maximize profits and minimize expenses. Ensures the achievement of branch sales/profit goals. Assesses area potential and develops annual branch business plans to ensure development of current business and the addition of new business. Develops and cultivates good customer relations via face-to-face contact. Responds to customers' needs, consistent with MSC standards, culture, and business practices. Identifies and implements solutions to customers' needs/problems. Participates/encourages quality assessment, profitability, and improvement activities. Generates relevant reports for Market Managers and MSC management as needed. Analyzes the branch's financial and operational performance, prepares the annual budget and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgetary constraints. Takes corrective action as needed. Identifies, develops, and implements new value adds for the company. Tailors local branch strategy to align with MSC corporate marketing strategy. Utilizes all MSC Direct assets to maximize growth including, but not limited to, other titles, direct mail, and Call Centers. Teaches and promotes MSC Culture. Performs all duties inherent in the role of MSC Manager as defined by the MSC Code of Conduct, including hiring, termination, review, and development of associates. Drives the MSC Culture in the branch and throughout the company to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's Mission. Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

A Bachelor's degree in Business or the equivalent and a minimum of three years progressively more responsible outside sales experience in a business-to-business, commercial/industrial environment and a minimum of one-year Management experience are required.

SKILLS:

Basic P&L knowledge and planning skills are required. General knowledge of Management/Sales techniques is required. Basic computer literacy is required. Excellent outside and inside sales coaching and leadership skills are required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required.

A valid driver's license and the ability to drive are required. Travel up to 25% is required (which may include some overnight travel).

EOE