Headwater Wholesale Branch Manager - Menomonie, WI

Headwater Wholesale Branch Manager - Menomonie, WI Headwater Wholesale is part of the largest national wholesaler (a division of Headwater Companies www.headwaterco.com ) in the United States, specializing in water equipment components for the residential, commercial, and irrigation systems installed by our customer, the professional contractor. (no homeowners). We are known in our local markets as having quality service, long-term quality people, and only representing the top manufacturers in the industry. Headwater Companies is a Division of Franklin Electric, a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol FELE.

Join the Headwater Wholesale team where you are valued, treated well, and part of a respected, winning organization!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Direct all warehouse and sales activities within the Branch; purchasing and distribution as dictated by company policy while meeting market demands and deploying tactics to overcome competitors’ initiatives. Planning and executing on sales and expense budgets. Establishing and maintaining the distribution of all products while also developing sales and maximizing profits of the Branch territory. Ensure that all employees adhere to company practices and policies and function within the rules and regulations of government agencies and regulatory bodies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise all positions within the branch to ensure that assigned tasks are accomplished and that all policies and procedures are adhered to

Provide products and services, based on customer needs, through inside and outside sales functions

Determine staff requirements; execute through interviewing, hiring and training of new employees

Supports sales representatives utilizing company policy, product knowledge, procedures, and future opportunities

Implement product marketing strategies and sales promotions

Manage key accounts and visit monthly

Work with the Branch sales team in developing and maintaining an active prospect list

Maintain inventory control and cycle counts; working closely with the Purchasing Department and adhering to the guidelines set by the company

Direct and oversee purchasing of inventory

Supervise warranty claims processing to vendors monthly

Develop new markets and customers

Manage Branch Accounts Receivable

Work with vendors on pricing based on territory trends

Serve as floater for all positions within the Branch to accommodate scheduling needs

Develops and continually assesses the annual branch sales and expense budgets

Development and maintenance of monthly reports to include but not limited to; sales vs. forecast, competitive information within Branch territory, personnel challenges/successes, trend changes of competitors, customers, vendors and territory

Represents the company at local meetings and trade shows

Performs other related duties as needed

Salary commensurate on experience

Bonus opportunities available

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

Regularly required to sit and to talk or hear

Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to stand or walk and to climb or balance

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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