Branch Manager - #187917

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team.

Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

Why Work with Us? Perks!

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• Uniform, safety boots/shoes, safety gear provided
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Stable, year-round employment
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, and coach your team to create a positive, high-performing, and engaged branch culture.
• Build a workplace that values collaboration, accountability, customer focus, and safety in alignment with company values.
• Champion the Cooper safety culture, ensuring adherence to safety policies and regulations.
• Partner with the People and Culture Team on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with the team at your branch and across departments to drive solutions, streamline processes, and support company-wide goals.
• Oversee daily branch operations to ensure efficiency, service consistency, and an exceptional customer experience.
• Oversee inventory and fleet utilization, ensuring optimal stock levels and rental readiness; make strategic recommendations to senior leadership where needed.
• Manage branch financials, including budgets and monthly P&Ls.
• Stay on top of market trends and competitor activity —adjust your game plan when needed to stay competitive.
• Get out there - attend events, network in the industry, and use tools like LinkedIn to grow your connections and promote the brand.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• At least 5 years of experience in a customer-facing or operational role, plus at least 2 years of experience leading a team.
• Experience in equipment rental, construction, industrial, or closely related industries is a plus.
• A natural leader who can motivate and inspire a team, and create a culture of open communication and respect.
• Leads with honesty, earns trust, and always does the right thing — even when no one’s watching.
• Must be very flexible and able to manage multiple priorities, shifting gears as needed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Great with people — strong communication skills and the ability to build solid relationships across all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, and able to stay professional and calm under pressure.
• Strong business sense, with experience managing budgets, reviewing P&Ls, and planning for growth.
• Confident using tools like Excel and Word; PowerBI knowledge is a bonus.
• Post-secondary education is an asset but is not required.
• Valid driver’s license required and a satisfactory driver’s abstract (no more than 3 demerit points). 
• Most importantly: you take pride in your work, lead by example, and bring your best every day!
  
  

Want to learn more about this as well as other opportunities at Cooper? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videos cooperequipment.ca/careers.

We passionately believe that our inclusive and diverse team is key to the success of our business. We are dedicated to building an environment where everyone has an equitable opportunity to thrive, and where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated and embraced. We strive to hire diverse talent and to ensure that everyone feels safe, respected, and valued during the hiring process and throughout their journey with us. To continue the conversation, or if you require accommodations, reach out to our team at [email protected].