Branch Manager Designate

Reece•Bakersfield, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We invite you to apply to our Branch Manager Designate opening. As a Branch Manager Designate, you will be a hands-on leader who thrives in guiding your team from the front while learning the full scope of branch management. This role requires strong business acumen, professionalism, and the discipline to operate autonomously as you prepare to transition into a full Branch Manager position.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in wholesale, plumbing, building supplies, or trade distribution, with a proven track record in branch or team leadership.
Strong knowledge of plumbing products, systems, and fixtures—or the ability and motivation to quickly develop this expertise.
Experience managing a branch, warehouse, or retail operation in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Prior experience in sales leadership, including achieving sales targets, KPIs, and driving business growth.
Ability to maintain the scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location as specified.
Lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day, sitting and standing for extended periods. Kneeling, squatting, climbing, and walking
Job requires operation of equipment common to office settings, including computers, copiers, and other office equipment, including Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, and working in proximity to equipment.
Speaking, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition.
Writing, Reading and Written Comprehension, and Written Expression.
Achievement/Effort, Active Listening, Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Category Flexibility, Concern for Others, Cooperation and Coordination, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Dependability, Independence, Inductive Reasoning, Information Ordering, Initiative, Innovation, Maintenance of Relationships, Integrity, Oral Comprehension and Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Selective Attention, Self-Control, Service Orientation, Social Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Stress Tolerance, Support, and Time Management.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of plumbing products and systems—or the motivation and capability to learn quickly and lead your team with confidence.
A passion for the Reece culture, embracing our values of teamwork, integrity, service, and continuous improvement in everything you do.
A consultative, solutions-focused mindset
A collaborative, people-first attitude
Strong alignment with Reece’s values

Responsibilities

Achieving Reece branch KPIs, driving sales performance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences that reflect the Reece standard.
Proactive customer engagement, supporting both your own outreach and your team’s efforts to build relationships, expand accounts, and strengthen customer loyalty.
Overseeing staffing, inventory, logistics, safety, scheduling, and daily branch operations.
Budgeting, margin management, and branch financial performance, ensuring the branch operates profitably, efficiently, and in line with Reece business objectives.
Uncover customer needs, deliver value-based solutions, and drive sustainable branch growth.
Developing your people, including coaching, mentoring, and fostering a positive, growth-oriented culture where team members can build meaningful careers with Reece.
Supporting both your team and customers to ensure smooth branch operations.
Contributing to a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where customers feel valued and team members can thrive.