Valtir - Branch Manager

Job Description

Valtir has been an industry leader and global supplier of highway safety products for over 50 years.   Working with industry partners and safety experts, Valtir continues to bring the next generation of innovative safety products to a dynamically changing market.  Our products are specified, sold, and installed throughout North America and in more than 100 international markets.

Valtir is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of Branch Manager in our Glenn Dale, MD office! We welcome your ideas and your outstanding work ethic.

In this role, we are searching for a qualified and ambitious individual that will be responsible for the daily operations of a profit center dedicated to meeting the equipment sale and rental needs of contractor, industrial and commercial companies and municipalities.  The Branch Manager will report to the Vice President/General Manager and will be instrumental in supporting the business plan through profitable revenue generation. The Branch Manager's primary responsibility is to overall manage the operation to ensure safety, productivity, customer service excellence and profitability. This is accomplished by overseeing all sales and service efforts and business initiatives governing the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Oversee all safety matters, including audits, safety training, OSHA compliance, DOT regulations and drug and alcohol testing.
• Prepare and review reports, including profit and loss statements, monthly operation reviews, yearly budgets and other reports detailing operational status and forecasted performance.
• Manage all personnel matters including sales, customer service and service and logistics employees.
• Schedule crews, fleet resources, inventory, and coordinate deliveries.
• Work with Supply Chain to procure parts and equipment.
• Data Mine project and bidding opportunities.
• Attend Regional conferences, expos, seminars, and networking events.
• Maintain contact with and act as a liaison to existing and potential customers and distributors
• Manage rental and sales inventory and track project trends and product life-cycles.
• Inform customers of supply and price trends and prepare quotations.
• Negotiate prices with customers, within established limits.
• Secure, review, process, and expedite orders.
• Write orders, keep records, maintain files, and create reports on all phases of activities including sales recaps, pipeline opportunities, and forecasts.
• Track and manage orders through the entirety of the sales and rental cycle.
• Work with distributor sales team to maximize efficiency of product offering and sales effort.
• Provide technical guidance and training to Sales Representatives and customers.
• Flexible work schedules, which may include extended work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of successful business management experience with profit and loss responsibility at a branch or other individual profit center.
• Experience with P&L review and understanding of financial statement and budgetary process including monthly, quarterly forecasting and Annual Operating Plan.
• Specific experience running a branch with $3 million in revenues.
• Proficient computer skills with extensive experience using Microsoft Office. 
• Demonstrated effective leadership, motivational, organizational, and communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently; strong teamwork and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Experience operating forklift and familiarity with hand tools is required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
• 5 years of supervisory experience and proven sales and customer service success, combining both commercial and highway/traffic safety is a plus.
• Experience with reading civil, site, maintenance of traffic and phasing plans, construction schedules is a plus.
• Understanding of construction phasing, schedules and critical path logic, change order management process is a plus.
• 3 years of equipment rental experience, with an emphasis on safety-related products.
• Firm understanding of payoff metrics, depreciation, and overall financial competency.
• Understanding and proficiency with LEAN process and concept.
• The successful Branch Manager candidate will have experience in Traffic and Commercial Construction Safety, and an understanding of MUTCD standards. Traffic Control Supervisor certificate a plus.
• Possess a 10 Hour OSHA certificate or higher and familiarity with both 1910 and 1926 OSHA standards and subparts. Additional experience with Safety Training a plus.
• Familiarity with DOT criteria relative to FMCSA regulations, hours of service, intrastate and interstate 

       commerce, recordkeeping and maintenance, safe loading and load securement protocol.

Job Location

Glenn Dale, MD United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular, On site