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Sherwin-Williams Co. Branch Manager in Rochester, Minnesota
The Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their commercial paint branch, making sure it runs smoothly and effectively. This includes managing all aspects of branch operations, including scheduling, customer service, marketing, merchandising, inventory, financial reporting, and safety. You will also manage, develop, and motivate branch employees as well as develop business strategies to meet goals and increase sales in a competitive marketplace. In this position, you will grow the company's market share by selling to wholesale customers. This position's typical schedule is 48 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends. This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans. This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits. For more information about our benefits, visit http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public. Develop business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability Meet sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring, and providing feedback to store employees Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations Build positive relationships with wholesale customers Complete branch administration Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security Maintain outstanding store condition Provide accurate and timely reporting as required Manage employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints Make outside sales calls to increase market share Minimum Requirements: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License Must have at least a High School diploma or GED Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion Must have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams Must have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position Preferred Qualifications: Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systems Have an associate degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing Have at least one (1) year of work experience as an Assistant Store or Branch Operations Manager for Sherwin-Williams Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.