Machinery Branch Manager at Tractor & Equipment Co. in Bozeman, Montana

Job Description:

About the Position: Machinery Branch Manager:

• In this position, you will provide central/focused leadership at our new Belgrade, MT store and be responsible for making the operations of the machinery branch team function.


• You will be developing and maintaining a customer orientated organization that produces good value in terms of product and services.


• In this position, you will manage the operations of the business to achieve the best possible return on investment for the ownership and be responsible for overall branch operations and in charge of the utilization and maintenance of all company operational assets and property to ensure they are protected and kept in good working condition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage branch personnel while promoting our products and services to our valued customers.


• Ensure strong relationships are maintained with our customers.


• Responsible for meeting sales growth in the Parts and Service Department and coordinating customer calls with our Sales Team monthly.


• Ensure customer service issues are addressed promptly with a positive outcome.


• Assign workloads, manage expense hours, and establish clear direction for your staff to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality service to our customers.


• Ability to understand budgets, analyze branch financial data, and maintain operational metrics.


• Ability to direct and delegate staff and establish and maintain accountability.


• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and following the company Safety Policy.

Personal Attributes, Experience, and Education:

• A minimum of 5years or more managerial or supervisory experience preferred.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to positively motivate staff.


• Ability to work on Microsoft Office products essential.


• A minimum 5 years of industry experience.


• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.


• Able to work in a stressful/busy environment and can handle multi-tasks on a regular basis.


• Valid driver's license.


• Must be able to travel as needed.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a competitive salary plus bonus.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance


• Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Leave


• 401k w/Company Match and Profit Sharing


• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Discounts


• Excellent Recognition Program


• Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Annual performance increases 


• Relocation Package upon approval

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T&E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, and SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers.  A family owned and managed company with 1,200+ employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence. 

Harnish Group Inc. and Member Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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