Ferguson Enterprises

Branch Manager - Waterworks

Ferguson Enterprises$57K — $141K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in branch operations and team management
  • Experience in the water or wastewater infrastructure industry
  • Strong leadership and team-building abilities
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to use data-driven insights for decision-making
  • Knowledge of sales strategies and influence tactics
  • Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building
  • Understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards
  • Financial literacy in managing budgets and P&L statements

Responsibilities

  • Run daily branch operations, including inventory and customer service
  • Supervise and train warehouse and customer service staff
  • Perform hands-on shipping, receiving, and customer service tasks
  • Maintain high safety standards and ensure compliance
  • Oversee financial performance and budgeting for the branch
  • Develop and nurture relationships with customers and vendors
  • Utilize data to identify issues and drive performance improvements
  • Manage employee-related tasks such as hiring and scheduling

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Mental health coverage and gender affirming benefits
  • Family building benefits and paid parental leave
  • Associate discounts
  • Opportunities for community involvement
Full Job Description

Job Posting:

Ferguson is currently seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Wilmington, NC waterworks branch operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising daily operations, leading a team, and ensuring outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong operational and financial competence.

Position Details:
  • Reports to the Senior General Manager

  • Direct oversight of 5-7 associates

  • Manages branch volume of $ 40M

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational Management: Run day-to-day operations, including inventory, shipments, and customer service.

  • Leadership: Supervise and train warehouse and customer service personnel.

  • Hands-on Role: Perform duties such as shipping, receiving, and customer service, especially in coverage situations.

  • Safety and Compliance: Lead the way in upholding top-tier safety standards, ensuring full compliance with company policies and legal regulations.

  • P&L Responsibility: Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and capital planning for the branch.

  • Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and vendors.

  • Problem Solving: Use data to make decisions and improve performance.

  • Supervisory Duties: Conduct all aspects of employee management, including hiring and scheduling.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in day-to-day branch functions and people management

  • Water, wastewater or related infrastructure industry experience

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.

  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

  • Proficiency in using data to drive decisions.

  • Understanding of sales side of the business and how to influence sales

  • Strong relationship building skills (customers, vendors, associates, etc)

  • Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.

  • Financial literacy with experience managing budgets and P&L statements.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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$4,766.67 - $11,816.67

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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About Ferguson Enterprises

Ferguson Enterprises is a leading distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies in the United States. The company offers a wide range of products, including pipes, valves, fittings, faucets, and water heaters, among others. Ferguson Enterprises serves a variety of customers, including contractors, builders, and homeowners. The company has a network of over 1,400 locations across the country, and employs over 28,000 people. Ferguson Enterprises was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia.
Learn more about Ferguson Enterprises
Size
34,637 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
NASDAQ

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