What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Manager I position at Ritchie Bros.?
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RB Global (NYSE: RBA)
RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.
The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.
RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.
Job Description
Controls driving the overall financial performance and operations for assigned a small to large size auction branch. The position is responsible for ensuring the branch meets or exceeds its planned profitability, sales and customer service levels. The Branch Manager interacts with all levels of staff within IAA and is responsible for maintaining an engaged, safe and positive work environment by managing and mentoring local staff.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
RB Global (NYSE: RBA)
RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.
The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.
RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.
Job Description
Controls driving the overall financial performance and operations for assigned a small to large size auction branch. The position is responsible for ensuring the branch meets or exceeds its planned profitability, sales and customer service levels. The Branch Manager interacts with all levels of staff within IAA and is responsible for maintaining an engaged, safe and positive work environment by managing and mentoring local staff.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall performance and operation of assigned auction branch locations; managing planning process
- Monitor and maintain current branch/ service center positions
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities
- Develop and implement new methods of internal procedures to improve efficiencies
- Ensure that branch/service center meets or exceeds its planned profitability sales and customer service levels
- Successfully market the branch/service center within the approved expense budget
- Lead employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance management where required
- Support and handle all personnel issues, including hiring and terminating employees
- Develop business and branch growth
- Update the area/regional manager regarding the profit and loss operating results of the branch
- Responsible for the overall safety and security of all branch personnel and company assets
- Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the operating unit per the organization's policies and procedures
- Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 3-4 years' experience
- Strong operations background and experience
- Excellent customer relations skills and ability to manage several levels of employees
- General knowledge of various employment laws and practices and employee relations
- Experience or knowledge of insurance, automobile or parts industries and general mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles
- Typical Business office Environment
- Work both indoors and outdoors year-round
- Ability to travel approx. 20% of time