Branch Manager

JH Larson Electrical Company•Fairmont, MN

3d•$70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Branch Manager $70K – 95K annually Are you a roll-up-your-sleeves leader who thrives on making things happen? We’re looking for a manager who combines strategic vision with day-to-day action — someone who’s just as excited about developing their team as they are about diving in to get results. We’re seeking a high-energy, visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment and who cares about creating long-term relationships with our customers and suppliers. At J.H. Larson Company, we believe in building success through teamwork, accuracy, and reliability. If you take pride in working hard, are ready to lead, inspire, and drive success, we’d love to have you on board. J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. We’re proudly celebrating our 95th anniversary this year! We have a great opportunity to join our Management Team as a Branch Manager leading our Fairmont, MN and Rochester, MN branches. In this role, you will provide leadership for two locations, overseeing staff and daily operations while ensuring high-quality customer service and the achievement of sales and productivity goals. The Branch Manager aligns sales strategies with operational capabilities to drive business growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or GED
Minimum of 3-5 years leadership experience
Proven ability to manage and lead and inspire cross-functional teams
Clear and effective communication
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong ability to work cross-functionally
Safety mindset
Excellent customer service skills
Computer experience with different order management systems (Eclipse knowledge preferred)
Valid US Driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
Ability to understand Excel, CRM and ERP tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business administration, or related field preferred
3-5 years in Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, or Construction industry preferred
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC certification or licensing preferred

Responsibilities

Hire, manage, and develop staff
Increase sales and profit, meeting KPIs set
Understand financial statements, budgeting needs, and ensure OPEX controls are in place
Oversee branch operations, including daily follow-up with customer service queues/CRM, Inventory Management and Warehouse Operations
Build relationships with customers, vendors, and employees to maintain consistent customer service levels
Assure to all safety policies and procedures are being adhered to, and safety culture is positive
Ensure marketing strategies are implemented
Regular travel between the two branch locations, with additional travel to customers, meetings, and trainings as needed