Assistant Branch Manager - Wholesale

2M Company 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.

Join the 2M team where you are valued, treated well, and part of a respected, winning organization!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Direct all warehouse activities within the Branch; purchasing and distribution as dictated by company policy while meeting market demands and deploying tactics to overcome competitors’ initiatives. Assist the Branch Manager in establishing and maintaining the distribution of all products 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise all warehouse and operations positions within the branch to ensure that assigned tasks are accomplished and that all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Provide products and services, based on customer needs, through inside sales functions
• Assist in determining staff requirements; execute through interviewing, hiring and training of new employees
• Supports sales representatives utilizing company policy, product knowledge, procedures, and future opportunities
• Maintain inventory control and cycle counts; working closely with the Purchasing Department and adhering to the guidelines set by the company
• Supervise warranty claims processing to vendors monthly
• Develop new markets and customers
• Assist in managing Branch Accounts Receivable
• Serve as floater for all positions within the Branch to accommodate scheduling needs
• Must have the ability to multitask and learn new processes and operations
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Performs other related duties as needed
• Salary commensurate on experience

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to sit and to talk or hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand or walk and to climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• The 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-time

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
• warehouse management: 1 year (Preferred)
• purchasing and distribution: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000