Join the team at James River Equipment in Woodstock

The combination of our experience, culture, and focus on customer service has resulted in James River Equipment becoming one of the most distinguished and widely respected John Deere dealers in the country. Our steady growth in service, rentals, parts, and sales is a direct reflection of the loyalty of our customers and our increase in the variety of products we offer.

As the Branch Manager Trainee, your more typical responsibilities will include:

• Learning all aspects of the store operations from current branch manager: Sales, Service, Rental, and Parts.
• Counseling and training department managers to build their leadership and motivational skills.
• Emphasizing and exemplifying that customer satisfaction is always #1 priority with all employees.
• Performing job description reviews and performance evaluations on an annual basis.
• Building teamwork to promote dealership image to employees, customers, and the community.
• Assuring a clean, healthy and safe work environment for employees daily.
• Managing and controlling inventory levels to maximize assets.
• Reviewing inventory levels, sales and orders monthly with department managers to assure optimum levels.
• Managing and controlling personnel levels to maximize profitability. Reviewing personnel levels quarterly with department managers to assure the business is properly staffed for efficient, capable and quality operation.
• Managing and controlling all credit policies to minimize risk.
• Developing and coordinating sales activities with department managers to maximize inventory turnover and return on assets.
• Coordinating parts, service and whole goods specials throughout the year to maintain profitable activity and inventory turnover.
• Developing annual business plan and budget with input from department managers.
• Comparing operating statement monthly results to business plan and budget with department managers and adjust where appropriate.
• Assisting in the collection of monies due on sales or rentals, as needed.

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. College degree in business administration or management is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record – may need CDL
• Minimum 3 years of previous management experience that includes both financial responsibility and personnel development.
• Minimum of 5 or more years in agricultural equipment industry or related equipment dealership setting.
• Basic computer skills along with basic math and analytical ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Physical Effort: Branch Managers must be able to operate a motor vehicle day or night. They must also be able to demonstrate equipment safety practices. Store Managers must finally be able to move over and under Construction equipment when necessary.

Working Conditions: Branch Managers will work both indoors and outdoors as necessary. They will frequently be around hazards from electrical, mechanical, and power equipment. There is occasionally extreme weather conditions as well.

Travel: As necessary.

Above all, you'll be a reliable and friendly team player who has a natural aptitude for problem-solving and is eager to contribute to an established, growing company!

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About the Benefits

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) as well as additional bonus opportunities. In addition, our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Extended health, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period for benefits
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit share
• Annual tools and PPE allowance
• Employee recognition rewards program
• Opportunities to attend a yearly cruise for top performers
• Paid time for employees to take online training at home
• Opportunities for leadership and professional growth
• Quarterly group outings, company events, and employee recognition programs

Upon joining us, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and diverse team that takes pride in a job well done.

If you're looking for a satisfying workplace and would like to take your career forward, Apply Now!

For more information about what it’s like to work at James River Equipment, please visit our website at www.jamesriverequipment.com