Branch Manager – Heavy Equipment

Branch Manager – Heavy Equipment

Saint-Nicolas, QC

• Below information is in English

About The Role

The Branch Manager provides leadership and strategic direction to branch employees, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives. This role is responsible for driving strong business practices to achieve annual financial targets, overseeing daily parts and service operations, and delivering operational excellence. The Branch Manager also builds and maintains strong relationships with customers and key business partners across the region to support long-term growth and success.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Parts & Service team, including performance management and training
• Partner with HR to recruit, hire, and onboard new employees
• Set and track annual branch goals, monitoring sales, expenses, and inventory to meet financial targets
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction
• Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities within the region
• Manage inventory accuracy and collaborate with the Distribution Centre to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Review and approve invoices, quotes, and departmental expenses

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary – based on experience and education
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Annual Performance Review with Increase Opportunity
• Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company – inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
• Vacation & Paid Personal days
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan

Position Details

• Location: Saint-Nicolas, QC – NEW BRANCH
• Status: Full-time, Permanent
• Position Type: Managerial, salaried position
• Schedule – Monday-Friday – occasional extended hours may be required based on operational needs.
• Vacancy Type: NEW Opportunity
• Travel: 5%-10%, to customer premises and training purposes

What You Bring

• 4+ years of leadership experience in a Service, Parts, or Branch Manager role within heavy equipment, industrial, agricultural, or related industries
• Proven ability to manage a P&L and consistently achieve business results
• Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams and strong customer relationships
• Strong business acumen with the ability to drive growth and implement effective plans
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced with work order and inventory management systems
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources, prioritize work, and operate independently
• Safety-focused with the ability to collaborate across teams and travel as required
• Bilingual in French and English an asset

Additional Requirements

• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Business Automotive or a related program OR equivalent experience
• Technical college certificate or degree (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract required for operational responsibilities
• Completion of a job-related background check in accordance with applicable laws

Work Environment

• Shop, yard, warehouse, and office settings. May include occasional lifting, walking in yard/shop environments, and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional travel to customer locations and other branches within the business
• Who We Are

Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) is a leading distributor of public works equipment across Canada and the U.S. We support municipalities and contractors with equipment such as sweepers, waste and recycling vehicles, street sweepers, and sewer inspection systems.

We are proud to be a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Our Core Values: Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation, and Ambition

Apply Today

If you are looking for a new opportunity, then at Joe Johnson Equipment, we welcome your application and are committed to employment equity and encourage all qualified applicants, but only those who are considered for the position will be contacted.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.