Business Operations Branch Manager

Sanford, Sanford, NC, US · On-site

About this role

At Cooper Equipment Rentals, a new division of Cooper Tacia General Contracting, we're redefining what it means to rent equipment.  Backed by decades of experience in construction and powered by a passion for service, we provide dependable tools and trusted support for every job.  Whether it's a single-day rental or a long-term project, we help customers work safer, faster and better - because their success is what drives ours.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Business Operations Branch Manager to join our office in Sanford, NC. As a Business Operations Branch Manager, you will be responsible for the growth and efficiency of the rental operations.  This includes ensuring efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. 

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee day-to-day rental operations such as equipment readiness, maintenance programs and logistics.
  • Lead sales initiatives to ensure team alignment with organizational objectives. 
  • Recruit, train and manage staff through continuous coaching, training and performance feedback
  • Manage and report on profit and loss statement
  • Conduct inventory audits to maintain efficient fleet levels
  • Promote a culture of safety and discipline through leadership, accountability and communication
  • Adhere to all company safety guidelines and protocols
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
What We Are Seeking for the Business Operations Branch Manager Role:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred 
  • 3 + years of sales and operations experience
  • Strong motivational and leadership skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must maintain a professional appearance
  • Valid driver’s license
Benefits We Offer to Full-Time Employees
  • 100% Employer Paid Health, Vision & Dental Insurance for employee 
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K W/ 4% Match 
  • Company vehicle with fuel card
We are an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background and drug screening required.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company at a glance

Our company started as a partnership between two high school students, John Cooper and Chris Tacia, in 1996. The two began a business splitting firewood and selling it by the truckload to local folks around Sanford, NC. Proceeds from selling firewood became the seed money for a small development in western Harnett County, NC.

Proceeds raised funded a modest development in nearby Harnett County and led to the creation of Southeastern Properties & Development Company, their first step into residential development and home construction.

In 2008, the Great Recession brought a pivotal shift. John transitioned into commercial construction, focusing on hospitality and restaurant spaces in Raleigh. He helped shape the city’s culinary scene by building some of its most celebrated restaurants, including Happy + Hale, Bida Manda, Gallo Pelon, Brewery Bhavana, Whiskey Kitchen, Crawford & Sons, and Jolie.

The company later expanded into industrial construction, taking on large-scale projects such as biofuel plants for Enviva Biomass, a lumber mill for Southeastern Timber Products, and a zinc refinery for American Zinc Recycling. With a growing team and deeper expertise, the firm broadened its portfolio to include K-12 schools, higher education campuses, research and training facilities, community centers, government buildings, aviation hangars, and retail spaces.

In 2020, the company rebranded as Cooper Tacia General Contracting, a name that reflects its growth across industry sectors and its expanding national reach. In 2024, we opened a second office in downtown Atlanta to support our growing footprint throughout the Southeast.

Today, Cooper Tacia is a full-service commercial and industrial general contracting firm. We are experienced in multiple delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Build, General Contracting, and Virtual Design and Construction. We remain committed to building with purpose, partnership, and integrity.

Founded2003
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryConstruction
Location
Sanford, North Carolina, United States

Top Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k
  • Company vehicle
  • Fuel card

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