Branch Manager - CommData

Graybar; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability benefits

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Wellness Day

Volunteer Time Off

Predictable schedules

Job summary

Graybar is seeking a Branch Manager – CommData in Oklahoma City to develop and implement business plans that meet financial and service goals, while efficiently managing all branch resources. You will design programs to optimize profit, supervise staff, and build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

The role requires leadership, strong sales and operations experience, and the ability to drive market growth. Travel may be required and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in sales, operations or finance.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in the wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management principles.
• Understanding of the impact pricing decisions have on the profit and loss.
• Experience with computer systems and related applications and reporting methods.
• Business planning and market analysis skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Negotiation and problem solving skills; ability to think strategically about business needs.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence, and effectively supervise staff to achieve results through others.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve short and long-term goals of branch.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple internal and external layers of the organization.
• Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs to maximize net profit and return on sales.
• Initiate new and improve existing programs to support meeting or exceeding financial and productivity 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 branch budget, and monitor actual performance to ensure branch achieves objectives.
• Manage 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.

Skills

sales

operations

finance

leadership

communication

negotiation

business planning

market analysis

time management

relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Become part of the excitement.

As a Branch Manager – CommData, you will develop and implement business plans that allow the Company to achieve its financial and service goals, and 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 and productivity 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 branch budget, and monitor actual performance to ensure branch achieves objectives
• Manage 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
• Experience in the wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management principles
• Understanding of the impact pricing decisions have on the profit and loss
• Experience with computer systems and related applications and reporting methods
• Business planning and market analysis skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills; ability to think strategically about business needs
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence, and effectively supervise staff to achieve results through others
• Ability to effectively recruit for key branch positions and build a strong service infrastructure
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve short and long-term goals of branch
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple internal and external layers of the organization
• Some travel required

Pay Details

The expected salary for this position is starting at $105,000 annually depending on experience. This position is also bonus eligible based on specific and relevant business metrics.

This role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes. Graybar offers a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program to support eligible drivers. This program allows you to choose and drive your own vehicle, rather than a company-assigned car, and your reimbursements can help you build equity in your vehicle over time. Please note that certain vehicle requirements, such as age and original MSRP, may impact your eligibility for tax-free reimbursement. More information about Graybar's FAVR reimbursement program will be shared upon hire.

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.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled