Autonomous Branch Leader - Electrical Distribution

Ebsco Subscription Services España SL; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Autonomy

Job summary

Basic Electric Supply, a Wholesale Electrical Distributor in Lafayette, LA, is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to take full ownership of the branch’s profit-and-loss, build a high-performing team, and grow the business—with the autonomy of a small-business owner and the resources of a larger organization behind them. This is not a maintenance role.

You’ll set strategy, make real decisions, and be directly accountable for results.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in electrical distribution with leadership progression.
• Experience managing a P&L and reading financial statements.
• Strong leadership and team development.
• Consultative selling and key-account management.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Own branch P&L, sales, margins, and budget against targets.
• Set sales targets and report results to senior leadership.
• Lead outside sales and manage key customer accounts.
• Protect and grow top customer relationships; step in to resolve issues.
• Negotiate vendor pricing and stocking decisions for local market.
• Recruit, coach, and evaluate branch staff; manage promotions.
• Oversee counter, warehouse, delivery, and service standards.
• Lead safety meetings and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Outside sales

Vendor relations

Budgeting

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Basic Electric Supply, a Wholesale Electrical Distributor in Lafayette, LA, is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to take full ownership of the branch’s profit-and-loss, build a high-performing team, and grow the business—with the autonomy of a small-business owner and the resources of a larger organization behind them. This is not a maintenance role.

You’ll set strategy, make real decisions, and be directly accountable for results.