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We are a Minnesota based family-owned business with a location in Scanlon MN and have an opening for a Branch Manager. We are looking for someone detail oriented, with good computer skills, customer service experience preferred, a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of a team. Job responsibilities; Direct and manage business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs. Provide vision in directing business functions, cultivate relationships with customers generating new business, increase staff productivity and improve service to ensure meeting business objectives. Schedule is Monday through Friday 1st shift. We offer weekly pay, vacation rollover package, $10,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, room for growth, plus so much more. Come join our growing Family of Companies!!!!

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The essential duties include:

• Coordinate business operations across all departments, being accountable for all business activities.
• Collaborate with parts, marketing, finance, IT, human resources, purchasing and sales to execute business strategies and manage operations. Be supportive and ensure compliance to company-wide programs and initiatives.
• Allocate budget resources; develop forecast in conjunction with finance; analyze accounting and financial data.
• Formulate/ improve shop processes (SOPs), practices and policies as needed. Monitor invoicing, old RO’s, COD’s, and warranties.
• Monitor and motivate staff; manage, mentor and coach leadership at the various locations. Be a leader that people want to follow.
• Support staff development both at the leadership and technician levels.
• Enhance efficiencies, drive sales and improve revenue. Work with Vice President, Operations and managers to develop Budget / AOP expectations. Meet or exceed AOP goals / forecast.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing customers, including generating new business. Act a back-up for outside sales, including engaging in shows.
• Ensure excellent customer service and quality standards are being met throughout the location.
• Develop and implement growth strategies.
• Support the company mission and vison. Build and maintain a culture that imbodies the 13 keys to success. Promote the family of companies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shop operation knowledge
• Excellent leadership skills – someone that is a leader, but can also coach / teach others to lead
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent customer service skills. Ability to develop, maintain and build relationships with potential and existing customers. Understand the selling process.
• Strong problem-solving skills; highly organized; pro-active by nature; strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up.
• Financial and business acumen, proficient ability to manage complex budgets
• Strong computer skills
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to multitask; strong project management skills
• Honesty and Respect

Skills:

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Planning and organizing – Prioritize, organize and delegate assignments.
• Driving – Ability to successfully operate a car and maintain a driving record that meets insurability standards.

Attributes:

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Problem Solving – The ability to ascertain potential solutions and then determine the correct plan of action and implement it.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions often with limited data available. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

But most importantly, we are looking for someone who fits with our company values:

• Values people
• Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them
• Doesn't treat lack of success as failure
• Is very affirming and brings out the best in others
• Values and gives high quality
• Works hard
• Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business
• Is a good communicator
• Is humble
• Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments
• Attends to details
• Attends to operations
• Is competitive

A little about who we are:

Blaine Brothers is more than a distributor of brand name components, our name says exactly what we do and have been doing for thousands of satisfied customers for over 40 years. We are a full-service operation with big company expertise and small company attention to detail. At Blaine Brothers our clients are treated with honesty and respect. We are part of the North American Trailer, TruckAline & Hydraulic Specialty family of companies.

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Vets are encouraged to apply.

Blaine Brothers is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/Vet/Disability Employer.