Branch Manager

Interstate Power System's location in Altoona, Iowa is looking for a Branch Manager who has experience in Fixed Operations, Parts Inventory Management, Power Generation, and/or Heavy-Duty Diesel industries.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Branch Manager to lead our Altoona branch of Interstate Power Systems. The Branch Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving sales growth, ensuring excellent customer service, and managing the branch’s financial performance. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in diesel technology, operations management, and team leadership.

Interstate Companies, Inc. is a dynamic organization that provides rewarding careers for more than 1,500 employees in its corporate office and five operating units – Interstate Assembly Systems, Interstate Bearing Systems, Interstate Energy Systems, Interstate Power Systems, and I-State Truck Center. Interstate is also a leader in Heavy Diesel Construction Equipment, Off Highway Equipment and Agriculture Equipment.

At Interstate we take personal pride in our work and our customer relationships that is why we carry out Pride in Service in every interaction, every single day

Branch Manager Responsibilities:

• Ensure all service and sales operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
• Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
• Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency.
• Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant.
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives.
• Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability.
• Manage budgets and forecasts.
• Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs.
• Recruit, train and supervise staff.
• Find ways to increase quality of customer service.

Branch Manager Skills/Qualities:

• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• A self-starter who can observe the strengths present in a location and utilize those strengths to develop a positive business plan.
• Experience with profit and loss statements, budgeting, and basic inventory control
• Proven background in service, sales, or business ownership
• Clear understanding profitability, customer service, sales, and marketing

Branch Manager Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with Service Team and Sales Team.
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Experience budgeting and forecasting
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Experience as a manager at this level with the ability to manage employees and processes.
• Extensive sales experience in Power Generation preferred but not required.
• Strong operations background

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Wages – Salary Plus Bonus
• Company Vehicle, Laptop and Cell Phone – Supplied with position.
• Health, dental and vision coverage - begins on the first day of the following month.
• Paid Time Off - (PTO) starts accruing day one of your full-time employment.
• Holidays - 6 Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays per year
• 401(K) - with company matching.
• Long Term Disability - Supplied
• Short Term Disability - Supplied
• Life Insurance - Supplied
• Healthiest You - Virtual Health Care paid by Interstate.
• Pet Insurance – We care about our furry friends
• Employee Discounts - available on products and services
• Paid Employee Assistance Program - Free 24/7 Access to a guidance consultant regarding life challenges you or family member may face.
• Paid Health and Well-being screening - for employees and their spouse

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Interstate Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for this position by submitting a resume for consideration.

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