Industry: Food
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: $80K~$90K
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level
Detail: Japanese wholesaler is seeking Branch Manager in Denver, Co!
Position: Assistant Branch Manager
Location: Denver, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Pay Range: $80k – $90k per year
Additional Compensation: Performance-based bonuses; no sales commission
Position Summary
We are seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the daily operations of our Denver branch. You will work closely with the Branch Manager, Los Angeles Headquarters, and branch teams to deliver reliable customer service, coordinate operations, and support branch performance. This role combines hands-on operational oversight, employee supervision, sales support, and attention to food safety and documentation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Branch Operations Support
• Assist the Branch Manager with the overall daily operation of the Denver branch.
• Coordinate with LA Headquarters and other departments to ensure smooth branch operations.
• Oversee sales, warehouse, delivery, inventory, and purchasing activities.
• Identify operational issues and support corrective actions and improvements.
Team Management
• Support the supervision of Sales, Office, Warehouse, and Driver teams.
• Monitor employee scheduling, workload allocation, and completion of daily responsibilities.
• Support employee training, development, and performance management.
• Maintain effective communication between employees and management.
Customer Relations & Sales Support
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers, particularly key accounts.
• Support the Sales team with customer issues, pricing, product availability, and service-related matters.
• Assist with new customer development and business expansion.
• Handle escalated customer complaints and operational issues.
Operational & Compliance Management
• Oversee warehouse, inventory, receiving, shipping, and delivery operations.
• Monitor product quality, food safety, sanitation, and facility standards.
• Ensure branch operations comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements.
• Follow up on corrective actions resulting from inspections, audits, or operational issues.
Documentation Oversight & Compliance Review
• Review branch records and documentation to ensure they are properly maintained by the responsible employees.
• Periodically audit operational, food safety, sanitation, temperature, inventory, training, and other required records.
• Verify that required licenses, permits, inspections, certifications, and regulatory documentation are current and properly maintained.
• Monitor documentation deadlines and follow up with responsible employees to ensure timely completion.
• Review branch documentation for compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the branch is prepared for internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections.
Financial & Performance Oversight
• Monitor branch sales, gross profit, expenses, and overall performance.
• Monitor AR collection and customer credit status.
• Review operational, inventory, sales, and financial reports.
• Identify unusual trends, discrepancies, or issues and follow up with the responsible department.
• Report significant issues and performance updates to the Branch Manager and LA Headquarters.
Acting as Branch Manager
• Make necessary day-to-day operational and sales decisions within company guidelines.
• Coordinate with LA Headquarters regarding significant financial, personnel, customer, compliance, or operational matters.
• Ensure continuity of branch operations and communication during the Branch Manager’s absence.
Required Qualifications
• Experience in wholesale distribution, food distribution, branch operations, or a related business, including employee supervision or team coordination.
• Strong leadership, customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple operational functions, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to review sales, inventory, expense, and accounts receivable reports and identify issues requiring action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, email, and business systems used for order processing, inventory, or reporting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and support food safety, sanitation, and operational compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in seafood or other perishable food distribution.
• Experience with warehouse and delivery coordination, cold storage operations, food safety documentation, or audit preparation.
• Experience supporting account development, purchasing, inventory control, or branch financial performance.
Benefits
We offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, which may include:
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and eligible family members.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off and paid company holidays.
• Employee product discounts.
Benefits and eligibility are subject to company policies and plan terms
