Branch Manager

Company Description Cool Creek Energy Ltd and its affiliated company Rocky Mountain Energy Ltd were founded in 2002 and have steadily expanded under the ownership of Lorne Esselink. The companies operate as wholesale branded distributors of Esso fuels and Mobil 1 lubricants, supplying industries such as agriculture, rail, forestry, residential, mining, and construction. With a corporate head office in Kamloops, BC, Cool Creek and Rocky Mountain Energy serve most of Southern British Columbia and the western edge of Alberta through multiple branches and an extensive delivery fleet. They also own and operate 18 “Cool Creek Cardlock” locations and are part of the RFN Independent network, issuing cardlock cards to regional customers. The organization continues to grow its infrastructure and services to meet evolving customer and market demands.

Role Description The Branch Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at Armstrong, BC. This position is responsible for overseeing daily branch operations, including fuel and lubricant distribution, logistics coordination, inventory management, and customer service activities. The Branch Manager supervises and supports branch staff, schedules deliveries, monitors fleet utilization, and ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations across assigned territories. The role includes building and maintaining strong relationships with commercial and industrial customers, identifying sales opportunities, and implementing local business development initiatives. The Branch Manager also manages budgets, prepares operational reports, enforces health and safety standards, and collaborates with leadership to support strategic growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Operational leadership skills, including branch management, team supervision, and workload prioritization.
• Experience with logistics and distribution, such as fleet coordination, route planning, and inventory control.
• Customer relationship and service skills, including account management and issue resolution for industrial and commercial clients.
• Business and financial acumen, including budgeting, basic P&L understanding, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of fuel, lubricants, or related industrial products, or experience in sectors such as transportation, construction, mining, or agriculture.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with attention to detail and safety-focused judgment.
• Proficiency with standard office and business software; ability to learn and use inventory, dispatch, and cardlock systems.
• Ability to work on-site in Armstrong, BC, including occasional travel to regional branches and cardlock locations as required.
• Relevant post-secondary education in business, operations management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Prior experience in branch, operations, or plant management in a distribution or logistics environment is strongly beneficial.