Branch Manager

Building Gurus • North Platte, NE

17h

About The Position

Branch Manager – Building Materials North Platte, Nebraska Ready to lead a respected lumberyard in a strong rural Nebraska market? We’re representing a privately held, multi-location building products dealer with deep roots and a clear vision for strengthening and improving operations. This role is about leading one branch well—supporting builder and contractor customers, developing your team, and driving steady and profitable growth. Does This Sound Like You? Strong understanding of residential construction practices You’re a lifelong learner – you love podcasts, books, and self-improvement Steady, practical leader who earns respect from contractors and employees alike A strong leader who understands that sales and profit are key to business success At least 5 years into your LBM or building products career with sales and management experience The Experience We’d Love To See: Management or team leadership experience in a retail, yard, or contractor-facing environment Ability to read blueprints and work through takeoffs and estimates Experience managing contractor accounts and projects from start to finish Past success sales in the lumber, building materials, or building products industry Experience selling windows, doors, siding, decking is highly preferred What You’ll Get To Do: Lead a 5-person team and set daily direction for focus and execution Oversee daily operations—inventory, orders, yard flow, and project coordination Take care of existing builder and contractor customers while developing new relationships in the market Ensure the branch is on track to meet its sales and operational targets Work closely with senior leadership and contribute ideas that strengthen the business as a whole as well as your branch Why You Want This Job: A strong compensation package based on your experience and expertise, including base salary and bonus potential tied to performance The chance to be a business leader in a well respected organization The opportunity to work closely with leadership to improve the branch and the business efficiencies as a whole The chance to be an active community member in a small town – giving you an instant network and the chance to life in a small community that enjoys the great outdoors Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement options. Paid vacation and holidays Family-friendly culture that respects life outside of work Stability from a long-standing, financially solid regional organization Interested in learning more? Please apply now to start the conversation. All applications and conversations are confidential. Concerned about a non-compete, compensation or other issue? Apply anyway to start the conversation—we can discuss potential solutions. All conversations are confidential. About Building Gurus Building Gurus is the leading engaged executive search firm for building product manufacturers and distributors. We work with industry leaders and up-and-coming organizations to find and hire the best available talent in the industry. Learn more at www.BuildingGurus.com If this role isn’t the right fit but you’re a building products professional, register confidentially at buildinggurus.com/registe r. Master Keyword List Similar Job Titles: “Branch Manager” OR “General Manager” OR “Store Manager” OR “Lumberyard Manager” OR “Location Manager” OR “Building Materials Manager” OR “Pro Dealer Manager” OR “Operations Manager” OR “Construction Supply Manager” Building Products: “building materials”, “lumber”, “windows”, “doors”, “millwork”, “cabinets”, “kitchen cabinets”, “custom cabinetry”, “roofing shingles”, “decking”, “siding”, “interior doors”, “exterior doors”, “trim”, “moulding”, “hardware”, “contractor supplies”, “custom home materials”, “kitchen and bath”, “construction materials”, “whole-house packages” Industry Keywords & Associations: “lumber and building materials”, “LBM”, “residential construction”, “custom home builder”, “contractor sales”, “blueprint reading”, “estimating”, “branch operations”, “building supply”, “BLD Connection”, “Nebraska Lumbermen’s Association”, “inventory management”, “yard operations”, “sales leadership”, “team development”, “contractor account management”, “retail hardware”, “construction estimating”, “community-based business”

Requirements

• Strong understanding of residential construction practices
• You’re a lifelong learner – you love podcasts, books, and self-improvement
• Steady, practical leader who earns respect from contractors and employees alike
• A strong leader who understands that sales and profit are key to business success
• At least 5 years into your LBM or building products career with sales and management experience

Nice To Haves

• Management or team leadership experience in a retail, yard, or contractor-facing environment
• Ability to read blueprints and work through takeoffs and estimates
• Experience managing contractor accounts and projects from start to finish
• Past success sales in the lumber, building materials, or building products industry
• Experience selling windows, doors, siding, decking is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a 5-person team and set daily direction for focus and execution
• Oversee daily operations—inventory, orders, yard flow, and project coordination
• Take care of existing builder and contractor customers while developing new relationships in the market
• Ensure the branch is on track to meet its sales and operational targets
• Work closely with senior leadership and contribute ideas that strengthen the business as a whole as well as your branch

Benefits

• A strong compensation package based on your experience and expertise, including base salary and bonus potential tied to performance
• The chance to be a business leader in a well respected organization
• The opportunity to work closely with leadership to improve the branch and the business efficiencies as a whole
• The chance to be an active community member in a small town – giving you an instant network and the chance to life in a small community that enjoys the great outdoors
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement options
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Family-friendly culture that respects life outside of work
• Stability from a long-standing, financially solid regional organization

What This Job Offers

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