Assistant Branch Manager - Albany, NY

About Grainger At Grainger, the leading North American industrial distributor of products used by businesses to maintain, repair, and operate their facilities, you too can make an impact upon the future of our organization. Grainger employees experience a unique working environment and the stability of an established industry leader combined with interesting opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference for our customers. At Grainger, we take pride in offering a benefits package that is among the best around. Just as our business strives to meet the changing needs of our customers, our benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Job ID: 12315Position Description:ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are currently seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to join our growing team.This is an opportunity to assist the branch operations management team in exceeding customer needs by providing your expertise on sales, quality, systems and service issues. The Assistant Branch Manager is directly involved in day to day branch operations and directly supervises a team of associates ensuring sales and service excellence. In this position you will implement key sales and marketing initiatives and be responsible for effective use of branch merchandising programs. You will also be responsible for the continued leadership, coaching and development of team members while always providing World Class Customer Service.Position Requirements:Job Requirements include:• Must have 2+ years of proven sales and leadership experience• Must have 1+ years of supervisory/management experience for a team of 4+ employee• Experience implementing process improvements to meet branch and sales goals while providing exceptional customer service offerings• Ability to improve and maintain relationships with external customers in order to identify and anticipate needs, share understandings and exceed customer needs• Experience with hiring and developing teams through consistent communication of the company’s vision, mission, strategy, values, market strategy and initiatives.• Ability to effectively communicate to the staff and management through team meetings and other written or verbal communication • Ability to develop and communicate job assignments, duties and work schedules to team• Proven customer focus and ability to manage change• Experience with store displays and inventory management• Ability to implement marketing and sales initiatives to positively impact sales goals• Experience handling customer & employee concerns to resolution• Bachelor's Degree required• Experience motivating, inspiring and achieving results through others• Excellent computer skills, MS Office• Demonstrated ability to model superior customer service• Ability to assist the Branch Manager with profit and expense analysis as well as sales growth and market expansion.• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, internal partners and customers• Wholesale or retail experience in operational role• Use of leadership skills to coach and facilitate service improvement, team behavior and to effectively communicate our shared vision and directionGrainger is a Fortune 500 company and the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions throughout North America with sales of over $5 billion. Through its network of nearly 600 branches, large distribution network and multiple Web sites, Grainger helps customers save time and money by providing them with the right products to keep their facilities running.. Company: Grainger Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager - Albany, NY Position Type: Full Time, Employee Contact Company: Grainger Ref Code: PCK353-42580