5-7 years of experience in sales, operations, or finance
High School diploma or GED
Understanding of wholesale distribution and supply chain management
Familiarity with pricing impact on profit and loss
Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Excellent oral and written communication abilities
Responsibilities
Develop and implement business plans to achieve financial and service goals
Initiate and improve programs for financial performance metrics
Monitor and enhance customer service levels
Manage inventory and promote sales of obsolete stock
Oversee branch budget preparation and performance monitoring
Delegate effectively across a large team
Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies
Benefits
Multiple medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Life insurance options for you and family
Flexible Spending Accounts for expense savings
Complimentary disability benefits
Profit sharing plans based on company performance
401(k) savings plan with company matching
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid holidays throughout the year
Paid wellness days for preventive health care
Community time off for volunteering
Predictable work schedules without frequent nights or weekends
Employee recognition programs for achievements
Educational reimbursement and career development opportunities
Additional perks supporting well-being and career growth
Full Job Description
As a Branch Manager, you will develop and implement business plans that allow the Company to achieve its financial and service goals. You will manage all resources to achieve desired results within the branch.
In this role you will:
Design and implement programs to maximize net profit and return on sales
Initiate new and improve existing programs to support meeting or exceeding 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 large branch budget, and monitor actual performance to ensure branch achieves objectives
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 as necessary to gain market share in new areas
Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure long-term market share and profitability growth
What you bring to the table:
Minimum 5 years experience in sales, operations, or finance required
High School diploma or GED required
Knowledge of wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management principles
Knowledge of the impact pricing decisions have on the profit and loss of the Company
Knowledge of various suppliers and their respective product lines
Business planning and market analysis skills
SAP and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
Oral and written communication skills
Negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
Leadership skills and the ability to effectively supervise staff and achieve results through others
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve short and long-term goals of the branch
Ability to think strategically about business needs
Ability to recruit for key positions
Ability to mediate customer complaints/disputes
Ability to operate at both a tactical and strategic level
Ability to motivate and influence others
Organizational and time management skills
Some travel required.
Compensation Details: The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $100,000 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.
The Value of Graybar:
At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:
Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.
401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.
Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.
