Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America’s largest Kenworth truck Dealership and Leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Branch Manager. The role of the Branch Manager is to be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Branch’s operations in compliance with established policies and procedures. Plans, directs and controls all activities of the branch profit centers through department managers who in turn are responsible for the overall growth and profit objectives of their respective department. Staffs and trains department managers as required. Formulate the major objectives, specific policies, plans, procedures, and programs for the branch operations; work closely with department managers to convert broad programs to specific plans; provide assistance to department managers in the development of their specific performance targets, programs and plan in accordance with Company goals and objectives; evaluate each department’s operating results and performance against pre-determined objectives; consult with department manager regarding personnel decisions; assist department managers with major, target or critical accounts.

Assesses present and future needs, trends, problems and profit opportunities of the branch.
Establishes short and long-term operating and financial objectives for assigned branch, within the Company’s overall plans and policies.
Ensures that approved policies and objectives are clearly understood and effectively applied throughout assigned branch.
Formulates annual and monthly business plan, sales/profit objectives and expense budgets with department manager which are in accordance with Company’s objectives.
Develops merchandising strategies with the department managers to ensure that objectives are obtained; supervises sale of trucks, parts and service.
Ensures the branch is in compliance with local, state and federal governmental regulations.
Maintains appropriate communications within and between various departments and functional areas within the branch; holds individual conferences as required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory customer and public relations; final arbitrator between customers and department managers when the need arises.
Develops and trains department managers and reviews and appraises their performance. Recommends compensation change in accordance with company policy. Ensures the organizational structure of the branch is efficiently planned and adequately and competently staffed.
Promotes safe work habits and ensures that safety rules are followed.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE

This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position. Any person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana or any other illegal drug may constitute a threat to health or safety or in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.

Qualifications

Requires previous management experience.
Requires thorough knowledge of all phases of branch operations.
Prefer direct truck sales experience.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Requires strong leadership ability and decision making skills.

About the company

Murphy-Hoffman Company operates a commercial truck dealership and service network for fleets, owner-operators and commercial buyers, covering heavy- and medium-duty vehicles. Its locations sell trucks, stock parts, perform maintenance and body repair, and provide mobile service for vehicles in customers' operations. The company earns revenue by selling equipment and parts, repairing trucks, leasing and renting vehicles, and arranging commercial finance; its transport refrigeration business supports temperature-controlled equipment. Its operating roots trace to a dealership opened in Springfield, Missouri, in 1975, and its headquarters are in Leawood, Kansas.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Leawood, KS

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Apprenticeships map a longer career: MHC outlines five-to-seven years from diesel apprentice to master technician or leadership.
Students learn dealership operations: MHC's eight-to-ten-week summer internship covers parts and service; management trainees work with customers.
Expansion adds a dedicated team: MHC's February 2026 plan broadens medium-duty coverage in Dallas-Fort Worth.

What critics are saying

Financial disclosures are limited: privately held MHC publishes fewer financial details than publicly traded Rush Enterprises.
Mechanic work carries equipment hazards: MHC's October 2026 Chillicothe posting identifies safety-sensitive work around heavy machinery.
Diesel applicants need qualifications and tools: MHC's October 2026 posting requires experience or vocational study plus multiple certificates.

What makes Murphy-Hoffman Company unique

Kenworth is a core specialty: MHC claims the brand's largest dealer network, while Rush carries several competing truck brands.
Factory deliveries have a dedicated center: MHC's 55-bay RoadReady facility processes Kenworth trucks before delivery.
MHC also manufactures truck bodies: its RoadForce line makes dump-truck bodies alongside dealership operations.

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