Branch Manager

**Position Summary**:
The Branch Manager is committed to achieving Doidge Building Centres Ltd’s sales and service goals by overseeing all store standards and operations including but not limited to: Doidge Building Centres Ltd’s customers, team members, financial performance, inventory management, operational adherence to Doidge Building Centres Ltd’s policy and standards, and growth in market share.

**Location**:
This position is at the RONA store in Kincardine, Ontario.

**Wage**:
Determined based on experience

**Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to**:

- Clearly outline and communicate sales objectives and expectations to all team members on a daily basis
- Motivate and influence sales performance with positive feedback and recognition
- Build strong and lasting relationships with our retail, professional and contractor customers
- Supports the sales team by responding to customer concerns that are out of their scope of decision making; responds in an appropriate manner to ensure customer satisfaction
- Develops the management team to maximize their individual and team contributions. Includes training, motivating, and coaching. Sets clear expectations for service and sales performance results
- Effectively anticipates store needs within store’s labour budget
- Works together with the management team to maximize profitability; work within budgets and control expenses through close monitoring of payroll, inventory management, shrink and other store expenses
- Maintains current market trend knowledge and knowledge of competitor strategies; utilizes these to develop creative marketing approaches (Assortments/Pricing/Service)

**Qualifications**:

- Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level organizational and analytical skills with a strong focus on follow-up.
- Ability to handle a large volume of day-to-day issues as well as balancing multiple priorities.
- Leadership capabilities. Proven ability and commitment to managing the performance of others.

Able to motivate, train, and coach others to a higher level of success and accountability.
- Effective time management and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer skills.
- Proficient math skills.
- General knowledge of the building construction industry.
- Retail management and sales experience in the hardware and contractor business an asset.
- Flexible availability based on store needs (includes evenings and weekends).
- Knowledge of inventory management, ordering, and receiving procedures.
- Knowledge and experience in preparing a budget, reading financial reports, and analyzing data.
- Equipment experience (Forklift, Reach, Moffatt, Cut Shop equipment) and first aid trained an asset.**Doidge Building Centres Ltd. background.**

Doidge Building Centres Ltd. started out as a single lumber yard in 1993. Over the years, the company has grown to include 11 locations, 10 of which are branded with Rona. The group of stores is constantly changing and looking for opportunities to grow both externally and internally. With a new generation who grew up in the industry looking to continue the growth, the possibilities are endless.

**What’s in it for You?**
- Career advancement and training opportunities
- Opportunity for a comprehensive benefit package
- An opportunity to work for a growing company
- Being part of a dynamic team
- Employee discounts

Pay: Up to $123,456.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Retail management: 2 years (preferred)
- building and construction industry: 2 years (preferred)
- Budgeting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person