Branch Manager: Electrical Distribution Growth Leader

Sonepar USA, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance (short & long)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, has a Fairfax, VA Branch Manager opening. Lead branch sales, administration, and operations with focus on budgeting, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.

The role develops market growth opportunities while maintaining profitability and top distributor status in the market. Strong leadership and ERP experience preferred; travel minimal, on-site role in Fairfax.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree with an emphasis on business.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical products and distribution industry with a minimum of 4-years of industry related experience.
• Experience working in the Eclipse ERP is preferred
• 2-3 years supervisory/training experience
• Proven leadership and organization skills
• Able to problem solve
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 lbs., occasionally more, to assist customer during regular business or an emergency basis.
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, meet, and/or exceed customer needs, wants and expectations. Respond to customers with a sense of urgency and ensure commitments are met.
• Use selling skills, account management and customer relations techniques to proactively grow market share and ensure Capital Electric as the top distributor in the market.
• Provide leadership to projects and sales staff in order to grow customer base, provide consistent and superior customer service, while maintaining existing relationships and increase sales and margins.
• Carry out responsibilities and daily activities related to branch or department business administration and management.
• Manage the overall logistical operation of the cross dock to ensure the daily material flow is completed with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage the branch inventories through purchasing, shipping, receiving, tracking, warehousing and storage, turnover and re-ordering.
• Commit to a clean and safe working environment following all safety guidelines and reporting hazards and injuries as soon as possible.
• Add value to the organization by promoting improved job performance of our associates.
• Select and train associates for specific job functions and assign related responsibilities to ensure customer needs are met while maintaining profitability for the store.
• Provide direction and leadership in setting priorities, being enthusiastic and having a determined attitude to influence coworkers.
• Provide insight and expertise on the local market. Manage with flexibility, innovation and risk taking to utilize advantages of new opportunities.
• Value a culture of high energy, passion for our work, and entrepreneurial ownership.
• Support the success of the organization through teamwork, cross regional and interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration.
• Use effective communication skills to interact with others in a productive manner.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Strong work ethic

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, has a Fairfax, VA Branch Manager opening. Lead branch sales, administration, and operations with focus on budgeting, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.

The role develops market growth opportunities while maintaining profitability and top distributor status in the market. Strong leadership and ERP experience preferred; travel minimal, on-site role in Fairfax.