Are you looking to take the next step in your leadership career? Do you consider yourself to be an innovative thinker? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in a growing company? Chinook Equipment is a Dealership Group that places importance on teamwork, and making a positive impact in the community.
Chinook Equipment is seeking a leader to join our team as Branch Managerat our Taber, Alberta Branch. Reporting to the General Manager, the Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing branch operations to drive a positive customer and employee experience while enhancing business results. **We are prepared to provide a negotiated relocation allowance to move within the Taber radius**
Chinook Equipment is a division of the Davis Auto Group, a Top 50 Best Employer in Canada since 2012. With locations across Alberta in Taber, Lethbridge, Pincher Creek, and Nisku, we pride ourselves on being the Number 1 Hyundai Construction Equipment dealership group in Canada. Our Southern Alberta locations lead the marketplace with additional product lines in Bobcat, Versatile, and Vermeer equipment. We specialize in sales, rentals, service, and parts for heavy & agricultural equipment in Alberta. We strive to ensure our values of Teamwork, Family, Integrity and Community are engrained in our workplace and all that we do.
Why You BELONG at Chinook Equipment:
- Deep community roots, a family-oriented and friendly workplace which values employees and their families
- You will receive support from leadership across the Chinook Equipment Enterprise to help you succeed in your goals
- Competitive compensation plan with industry-leading health & dental benefits, Employee/Family Assistance Program, and Life Insurance so you and your family are looked after
- Company matched RRSP plan to help you prepare for your life after working
- You can vacation on us with our Travel Rewards Program to recognize your years of service
Branch Manager Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Branch Operations of sales, rentals, service and parts departments
- Support all employees with coaching, training plans, and communication to achieve their personal and department goals
- Manage business and productivity targets for the dealership
- Engage with customers to ensure Chinook is serving their business needs
- Plan all aspects of the dealership including location identity, financial forecasts, expense management, and developing annual departmental goals
- Manage the recruitment, onboarding, training and performance of employees while taking an active role in developing talent for the future
- Model and champion our company values in a day-to-day setting to create an inspired workplace for employee engagement
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and vendors; ensuring our employees maintain customer satisfaction as a top priority
- Collaborate with the Branch Manager Peer Group and Management Team to discover and implement business best practices
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Proven leadership ability with team-building skills to effectively motivate, inspire, and manage employees
- Experience in an equivalent dealership setting is an asset, including a deep understanding of Parts & Service departments
- Results driven with exceptional planning, organization and execution skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a mindset of continuous improvement
- A team player committed to working with everyone to ensure alignment and goal achievement
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to use tact, sensitivity, empathy and professionalism when interacting with customers and employees
- A passion to be involved in and connected to the community through various activities and volunteer opportunities
Why Relocate to Taber, Alberta?
At a population of just over 9,000, the town of Taber provides a quiet and quality lifestyle for you and your family. Famous for being known as the "Corn Capital of Canada," and for the constant sunshine, Taber offers the friendliness of a small town with the amenities of a larger community. With a large trail system, multiple hockey arenas and many school options, consider Taber as a place to settle down with you and your family!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person