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Job Description
As the Manager - Branch (Security Sales), you will be responsible for the overall management of the daily operations of a B2B small-scale retail location in our Communications and Security Solutions division. You will manage staff, finances, merchandise, and drive sales and customer service. You will ensure best practices and quality standards are met to achieve key results and support company strategies. You will have an integrated leadership role including, but not limited to, warehouse and customer service duties. You will support a branch with a $1M - $5M revenue or less.
Responsibilities:
- Drive customer service excellence to every aspect of the branch, including showroom appearance, display of merchandise, product placement and store layout.
- Ensure strategic goals and sales targets are met by maximizing sales and gross profit, reviewing sales performance, controlling expenses, and managing inventory investment.
- Hire, train, develop, and supervise a small team of non-management employees.
- Provide staff with feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations. Assess needs and build career paths.
- Coordinate staffing schedules and conduct weekly staff meetings.
- Ensure the branch complies with outlined safety policies and procedures, as well as local health regulations.
- Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and the company.
- Stay abreast of the competition and emerging technologies.
- Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with existing and potential customers. Develop and maintains relationships with top accounts.
- Ensure customer (in person) visits are scheduled regularly with the designated OSR.
- Address customer concerns and ensure best possible outcome.
- Develop strategies to expand walk in traffic and optimize profitability.
- Analyze/monitor inventory/ stock movement.
- Plan & organize customer events, local tradeshow needs, seminars and supplier counter days.
- Create protocols to protect the store including theft management.
Qualifications:
- High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelors Degree - Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or relevant field preferred
- 5-7 years prior professional sales experience in related industry
- 1-3 years prior experience with managing a team
- Working knowledge of business and management principles in strategic planning, resource allocation and coordination of people and resources
- Demonstrated verbal, written, analytical, persuasion and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Ability to exercise teamwork, leadership, and flexibility
- Excellent time management and computer skills
Working Environment: Outside Sales – Work is generally performed in an office environment, but employee may need to travel to customer sites or warehouse facilities. Driving may be required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Physical Expectations: Employee required to sit and drive a vehicle to perform their job.
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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
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Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
