Branch Manager

Rentco Equipment Ltd. is a fast-paced local company that has been servicing Peace River since 1980 and the Peace Country for over 60 years. We provide construction, oilfield, and homeowner equipment and consumables in the area.

We are looking for an experienced Branch Manager to continue to drive the successful operation of the Peace River branch forward. Our Peace River branch has 15 full-time employees. You will be managing inside and outside sales representatives, yard labourers, mechanics, parts technicians, and an administrator.

As the Branch Manager, you are responsible for:
•  Representing Rentco Equipment Ltd. as a knowledgeable, professional, and respected brand ambassador who embodies the image and values of Rentco Equipment
•  Networking to improve the presence and reputation of the branch/company and representing Rentco in community events to foster community partnerships
•  Assessing local market conditions and identifying current and prospective sales opportunities
•  Promptly addressing and resolving escalated customer service issues and elevating serious or repeated issues to Senior Management, when required
•  Promptly addressing and documenting employee issues and elevating serious or repeated issues to HR, when required
•  Scheduling, delegating, and prioritizing work on a day-to-day basis 
•  Completing A/R and A/P paperwork correctly and on time
•  Ensuring quality control for our equipment, yard, and shop through random inspections
•  Ensuring proper records are maintained per Rentco procedures
•  Collaborating with HR to hire, train, coach, and develop direct reports to meet company standards
•  Conducting performance evaluations for direct reports
•  Reviewing and approving direct reports hours and submitting them to payroll bi-weekly
•  Conducting monthly safety meetings
•  Monitoring costs and identifying ways to reduce unnecessary spending
•  Ensuring branch revenue meets company targets
•  Collaborating with Marketing Coordinator to identify and promote marketing and sales strategies
•  Collaborating with Health & Safety Coordinator to ensure safety compliance, manage hazards, ensure safety training for direct reports is current, and investigate safety incidents

You have the following skills & experience:
•    3+ years of Management experience, preferred
•    Ability to deliver and promote excellent customer service among staff
•    Ability to lead a team tactfully and respectfully achieving results
•    Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks to appropriate staff
•    Ability to maintain a high level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and accountability
•    Intermediate computer skills
•    Class 5 licence with a clean abstract and the ability to travel when required
•    Ability to work a Saturday and on-call rotation

Rentco Equipment offers you:
•    Competitive compensation package
•    Comprehensive benefits package
•    RRSP/DPSP program
•    Company provided cell phone, truck, and fuel card
•    Steady work and work-life balance
•    Employee discount and free rentals
•    Fantastic team to work with
•    Monthly cake days to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries