Assistant Branch Manager-C
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Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager
Company: Security Equipment Supply, Inc. (SES)
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt
About Security Equipment Supply (SES)
Security Equipment Supply (SES) is a second-generation, family-owned distributor of low-voltage electronics. Since 1982, we've grown to 16 locations across 11 states, delivering trusted solutions in access control, fire and life safety, surveillance, home entertainment, and more.
We’re in a transformative phase—modernizing operations, investing in technology, and enhancing customer and employee experiences. SES is committed to growing talent from within and creating meaningful career paths across the organization. Most roles are hybrid, providing flexibility while driving impact.
At SES, we don’t just work here — we care for what we’ve built and the people we work with.
Live the SES Way: Family • Respect • Celebration • Excellence • Integrity
Work the SES Way: Curiosity • Fun-Loving Spirit • Commitment to Growth
Position Overview
The primary function of this position is to assist branch management in all areas of branch operations. This includes all aspects of daily operations involving sales and logistics staff while helping to implement policies, procedures and best practices to achieve the overall goals for the branch and Company.
What You’ll Do
Always maintain or exceed the SES standards for customer service. Variances in customer service levels should be addressed by working with individual or reported to Branch Manager or another applicable administrative manager
Must have working knowledge of all branch operational and sales responsibilities including, but not limited to, counter and telephone sales, shipping, receiving, repairs/CRS, RM module, and inventory control.
Work in tandem with Branch Manager in developing better vendor relations, setting up customer and employee trainings and counter days. Strategize with the Branch Manager and Marketing Department for a go to market approach.
Assist in reduction of slow and dead stock to maintain inventory health
Assist Branch Manager in achieving branch sales goals as set by the Sales Manager. This would include planning sessions to attain goals and mentoring of existing sales team.
Achieve personal sales goals as set by Sales Manager and Branch Manager.
Assist Branch Manager in recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, and development of Branch personnel.
Oversee daily stocking / merchandising of the showroom.
Consult with Branch Manager on handling of all employee evaluations, grievances, or other issues. Consult with Administrative Managers on these issues in the absence of the Branch Manager.
Must possess the ability to perform all branch administrative tasks.
Maintain regular, open communications with the Branch Manager to ensure the consistency of message in the branch. Maintain the same communication with the Corporate Office in the absence of the Branch Manager.
Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed at all times and report any violations to the Branch Manager and/or the appropriate administrative manager.
Assist Branch Manager in maintaining a safe, secure, and clean working environment.
Required Skills
Oral and written comprehension and expression
Problem solving ability
Possess ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Training and mentoring
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products
Travel and some night/weekend work will be required (approximately < 10% total travel required)
What We Are Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent
5 to 7 years of relevant sales experience
1 to 3 years of management experience preferred
Experience in low voltage industries specifically in fire and life safety, video surveillance, access control, and voice communication
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without reasonable notice.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and standard software suite(s), such as the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, and the Microsoft Suite of products.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities may include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Why Join SES?
Competitive compensation: market-aligned salary + performance incentives
Profit sharing & retirement: SEP IRA contributions and annual profit-sharing bonuses
Health benefits: affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
Career growth: ongoing development, advancement opportunities, and a promote- from-within culture
Next Steps
As part of our hiring process, we invite you to complete a brief personality survey to help us understand how you work best.
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