The Company

ATELIER 4 INC is a known leader in fine arts logistics services, with offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Charlotte NC. The company has operated under the same ownership & leadership for 35 years and grown its nationally recognized brand while providing stable & successful employment opportunities for talented professionals and craftspeople in the arts. We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Branch Manager to conduct day-to-day and strategic operations at our expanding Los Angeles office.

This position collaborates with the executive management team (based in our NYC headquarters) and runs all the operations and staffing of the California branch. We strive to maintain our excellent reputation for storage, local trucking, and installation services, while also expanding our offerings in crating and regional transport. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a diverse staff, overseeing building operations, and full comprehension of arts logistics services. If you’re looking for solid job-growth potential and are ready to make a major impact on an organization, we want to hear from you about this exciting role in our company!

The Details

Position reports to company’s VP-Ops, job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overall branch management, company quality control, supervise technicians & ops department schedules.
• With support from company’s HR, administer branch’s staffing, including; recruit, interview, on-board, periodic review, employee relations, etc.
• Oversee departmental supervisors; dispatch, crating, and storage, to ensure proper scheduling, work-flow, and quality control.
• Make regular reports to CEO & Sales VP on operational functions for the company’s West Coast business, assist with marketing and client interactions as needed.
• Serve as company’s West Coast brand ambassador.
• Oversee open/close schedule, manage alarm & keys procedures, landlord’s point of contact.
• Assist Controller with fiscal oversight; manage local bank account, assist HR preparing payroll data.
• Liaise with CA-based vendors and service providers.

What You Need to Possess:

• A self-driven focus on leadership, improvement and growth.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics or freight management, with full command of processes and protocol to run a safe & efficient operation.
• Proven staff recruitment & retention abilities in an organization with ten or more direct reports.
• Ability to work well independently, but not in isolation, and with timely delivery on initiatives & projects as directed by senior management.
• Capability to operate autonomously while collaborating with management to benchmark progress.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management / Administration (preferred).
• Ability to get key points across quickly and effectively to a variety of people verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

The Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, pay-range $76,250 to $112,750 dependent on experience & qualifications.
• Medical, dental & vision coverage after eligibility period, with a base medical plan paid 100% by employer.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holiday.
• Training programs and resources to ensure your success.

Security note: This position includes assignment of building keys & alarm codes, company credit card, etc. Background checks will be run at the company’s discretion, including; criminal, credit, and/or motor vehicle. Previous employment must be verifiable. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Employment subject to Transportation Security Administration STA approval.

Qualified candidates please submit an updated resume with checkable references. All inquiries for this position will be handled confidentially. Please include “CA Branch Manager” in the subject line when submitting your resume. Thank you for your interest in ATELIER 4! ATELIER 4 INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.