Branch Sales Manager

Insulation Distributors

• $85K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in sales, preferably in insulation or building materials
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • Proven results in building materials sales
  • Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to build long-lasting relationships with vendors and customers
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on team goals

Responsibilities

  • Drive profitable growth of IDI sales, focusing on top-line and bottom-line results
  • Retain existing customers while developing new business opportunities
  • Oversee branch operations, including safety and employee retention
  • Develop and mentor branch personnel to foster a customer service culture
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and corporate directives
  • Conduct annual sales forecasting and monthly P&L reviews
  • Act as a liaison between the branch and corporate office

Benefits

  • Health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off for vacation and holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 + bonus

The Branch Sales Manager is tasked with identifying prospective customers, fostering and maintaining mutually beneficial business relationships, and driving both sales and profitability for the branch. Success in this role involves developing and training a cohesive team that embodies and supports IDI's culture and Core Values, ensuring the branch operates efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Sales Growth and Customer Retention:

  • Primary responsibility is the profitable growth of IDI sales, focusing on both top-line and bottom-line growth
  • Retain current customers while developing new ones, ensuring profitable growth and excellent customer service


Branch Oversight and Employee Management:

  • Oversee branch operations, including safety, inventories, turnover, and employee retention
  • Develop and mentor all branch personnel, including Sales, DC Manager, Drivers, and operations staff, with a focus on long-term retention and fostering a customer service culture


Safety and Compliance:

  • Ensure all safety protocols are followed and in full compliance with corporate directives
  • Deploy training programs for safety, customer service, and product knowledge


Financial Management:

  • Conduct annual sales forecasting and budgeting, as well as monthly P&L reviews with the Regional Director


Training and Supervision:

  • Assure proper training of all staff and provide direct supervision of the DC Manager and Sales Representatives


Inventory Management:

  • Manage inventory, including branch inventory turn, weekly, monthly, and annual inventory counts, and limit dead inventory


Corporate Liaison:

  • Act as a liaison between the branch and corporate office, fully executing all corporate directives


Branch Presence and Additional Duties:

  • Maintain an active role in the overall health and strength of the branch office
  • Perform other duties as beneficial to IDI


Leadership Competencies:

  • Leads Self
    • Communicates Effectively & Candidly
    • Drives for Results
    • Demonstrates Accountability
    • Takes Initiative
    • Collaborates

  • Leads Others
    • Selects Top Talent
    • Develops Others
    • Thinks Strategically
    • Builds a Strong Culture


Qualifications/Skills:

Sales and Business Development:

  • Proven results in the sale of building materials
  • Ability to develop new business
  • Ability to meet deadlines and achieve sales goals


Relationship Building:

  • Ability to build long-lasting relationships with vendors, customers, and sales staff


Planning and Organizational Skills:

  • Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills
  • Strategic planning, sales management, negotiation, and vendor management experience


Technical Proficiency:

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel


Attention to Detail:

  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to focus on individual and team goals


Travel:

  • Ability to travel less than 10% of the time


Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent related experience
  • 5+ years in sales, with a preference for experience in insulation or building materials


One of the core values at IDI is Family, and it shows in our benefits! From health coverage (medical, dental, vision) to a 401(k) with a company match, we take care of our team members. Enjoy paid time off for vacation and holidays, plus perks like life and disability insurance and an employee assistance program to support you when you need it most. We know that benefits are an important part of your compensation package, so we'll share full details on eligibility and benefits during the hiring process.

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