Division Manager

Brandt is currently seeking a Division Manager for the  Interior British Columbia Area, based out of Kamloops.

Reporting to the VP of Operations - BC, the successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who has several years of progressive management experience.  The Division Manager will be responsible for achieving sales growth and profitability of Interior British Columbia branches, achieving asset management and market share goals, management and development of all employees, and managing account receivables of branches within the division.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The creation execution, and achievement of annual budgets for the branches within the assigned area of responsibility
• Achieving sales growth and profitability of all areas in division within all departments – wholegoods, parts, service, and administration
• Achieving asset management goals of turn and aging as well as protection of company assets, and providing for the right mix of inventory to achieve sales and market share goals
• Management and development of all employees within the division with the goal of building a motivated and successful workforce focused on long-term success for the company, customers, and employees
• Establish targets for managers and evaluate their performance through the use of KPIs as provided by the company
• Achieving market share goals as agreed for the long-term success of our manufacturer and the company
• Providing feedback and input into future opportunities and competitive pressures
• Managing division account receivables in conjunction with Director of Credit Services
• Ongoing presence at assigned branches is critical to provide leadership and supervision
• Work with suppliers
• Coordinate and participate in events, including but not limited to customer fly-ins, open-houses, recruitment events, etc.

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• Good financial understanding along with cost management, business planning, and goal setting with management
• A professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as part of a team, to lead by example, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives while bringing a strong problem-solving ability to the workplace
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and consistent focus on developing and maintaining good customer relations

• Minimum 10 years/ experience in the heavy equipment  industry accompanied with a minimum of 5 years’ in management and/or business operations
• Degree or diploma with business focus an asset but not mandatory
• Previous sales and product support experience
• Must hold and maintain a valid passport, travel is required