Branch Manager - Richmond, VA

Colonial Electric Supply

$75K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success in retail management, warehouse operations, industrial sales, or supply chain leadership, preferably in electrical supply or construction distribution.
  • Ability to analyze metrics and create efficient resource plans for labor and materials.
  • Passionate about talent development and internal promotion through targeted training.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in management or sales.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee profit and loss (P&L) operations to maximize branch revenue.
  • Direct all supply chain activities including distribution and logistics in alignment with corporate goals.
  • Manage key account relationships and seek new business development opportunities.
  • Mentor a team of 6+ branch professionals, handling all aspects of team lifecycle management.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting records and quality control standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare with premium options for medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous 401(k) retirement plan with company match and fully paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
  • Ample Paid Time Off covering vacations, personal days, and holidays.
  • Colonial Paid Parental Leave for new parents to support family needs.
  • Supportive company culture that prioritizes employee health and work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Branch Manager - Electrical Sales & Supply Wholesale Distribution

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Category: Sales Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Logistics

Executive Responsibilities
  • Drive Branch Profitability: Oversee all profit and loss (P&L) operations, optimize inventory control, manage branch budgets, and streamline production costs to maximize revenue growth.
  • Command Supply Chain Operations: Direct all distribution, warehousing, logistics, and inside/outside sales operations in alignment with corporate strategy.
  • Scale the Sales Pipeline: Actively manage key account relationships, identify new business development opportunities, and collaborate with industry partners to expand local market services.
  • Champion Talent & Culture: Directly manage and mentor a subordinate supervisor and a team of 6+ branch professionals. You will own the lifecycle of your team: interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career pathing.
  • Ensure Operational Compliance: Oversee branch accounting records, maintain strict quality control standards, and enforce safety and operational policies.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Proven Leadership Core: Demonstrated success in retail management, warehouse operations, industrial sales, or supply chain leadership - Electrical supply or construction industry distribution preferred.
  • Strategic Problem Solver: Ability to analyze metrics, build efficient resource plans for labor and materials, and resolve customer and operational challenges calmly under pressure.
  • Talent Developer: Passion for assessing employee competencies, delivering targeted training, and fostering a culture of internal promotion.
  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; OR 2+ years of related management/sales experience; or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on leadership training.

  • A Winning Culture: We are 500 strong and growing. We love to win, and we back our leaders with a dedicated corporate training team to support your branch's growth.
  • 90+ Years of Respect: We are privately owned and value the health, happiness, and work-life balance of our team. We offer a supportive family culture that stands out from rigid corporate environments.
  • Unrivaled Benefits Package:
    • Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium Medical (PPO & HSA options via BCBS), Dental (100% preventive & rollover benefits), and Vision care.
    • Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with a company match (25% up to 6% of earnings) and 100% company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
    • Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) covering vacations, personal days, and paid holidays.
    • Family First: Colonial Paid Parental Leave (CPPL) for the birth or adoption of a child.

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