Branch Manager

Graybar • Omaha, NE

13d

About The Position

The Branch Manager develops and implements business plans to help Graybar achieve its financial and service goals, and manages branch resources to deliver desired results. The role oversees branch performance, customer service, inventory, budgeting, employees, regulatory compliance, customer and supplier relationships, and competitive strategy. Some travel is required. The position offers an expected starting rate of $105,978 annually, depending on experience, and is incentive eligible based on specific and relevant business metrics.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of management experience in sales, operations, or finance.
• Knowledge of the wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management principles.
• Knowledge of how pricing decisions affect the Company's profit and loss.
• Knowledge of suppliers and their respective product lines.
• Business planning and market analysis skills.
• Financial analysis, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to supervise staff effectively and achieve results through others.
• Ability to develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships to achieve short- and long-term branch goals.
• Ability to think strategically about business needs.
• Ability to recruit for key positions and build a strong service infrastructure.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple internal and external organizational levels.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six or more years of management experience in sales, operations, or finance preferred.
• Four-year degree in Business, Marketing, or a related major preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs to maximize net profit and return on sales.
• Initiate new programs and improve existing programs to meet or exceed financial performance metrics.
• Monitor customer service levels and take action to improve service as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and promote the sale of obsolete and overstocked material.
• Oversee preparation of the branch budget and monitor actual performance to ensure branch objectives are achieved.
• Manage a large number of employees and delegate effectively through key positions.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with current and potential customers and suppliers.
• Monitor competitive conditions in the territory and recommend changes to gain market share in new areas.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to support long-term market share and profitability growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options.
• Life insurance coverage for the employee and optional family coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability benefits at no cost to the employee.
• Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Wellness Day.
• Community Time Off for volunteering.
• Predictable work schedules; no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• Employee stock ownership plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed