Description:
Ocean Blue is looking for an experienced Branch Manager to join our team in Sarasota.
The Branch Manager will direct and supervise the staff and day-to-day operations in the assigned branch location, ensuring delivery of quality customer service and achievement of sales or productivity goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Hires and trains qualified candidates for entry-level roles.
- Oversees the day-to-day workflow of the branch.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive, providing recommendations for promotion and salary adjustment as appropriate.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with other branch and district managers to set reasonable sales and/or retail goals.
- Collaborates with district manager to set performance standards. Standards may be based on financial and operational goals and required compliance with internal, local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure that goals and objectives are clearly communicated with branch staff; provides guidance and leadership to enable staff to meet these goals and objectives.
- Identifies training needs and opportunities; develops and implements a plan for meeting those needs.
- Maintains and develops positive relationships with existing and prospective clients, demonstrating excellent customer service and setting an example for other staff.
- Participates in community activities to promote the organization and to build goodwill.
- Collaborates with other managers and district managers regarding advertising, marketing, and growth campaigns.
- Assists with start-up, development, and growth of new branches as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Excellent sales, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, delegating when appropriate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree and equivalent industry experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- At least three years of experience in the branch with at least one year as an assistant branch manager highly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Let's elevate the pool care industry, together!
SPS PoolCare is the fastest growing pool care and maintenance company in the United States. We are pool care experts working to make pool ownership a joy. We put our customers and our team members at the center of all that we do. We are on a mission to change the pool industry – for the better.
SPS PoolCare is already #1 or #2 in many of our markets, and we envision a bright future ahead. Our success depends on hiring only the very best team members, and on building a cohesive team with a passion for serving our customers.
At SPS PoolCare, we don’t just welcome diversity – we celebrate it! SPS PoolCare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws.
Please note, SPS PoolCare does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other SPS PoolCare employees. SPS PoolCare is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
