Branch Manager - Electrical/ Industrial

Graybar Electric Company, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life Insurance options

Profit Sharing Plans

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Paid Wellness Day

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company, Inc. is seeking a Branch Manager to lead the branch in achieving financial and service goals. You will design programs to maximize net profit, manage budgets, and supervise staff to deliver strong performance.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a track record in sales, operations, or finance. Competitive compensation includes an annual starting rate and incentives, with comprehensive benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in sales, operations, or finance required.
• Knowledge of wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management principles.
• Knowledge of the impact pricing decisions have on the profit and loss of the Company.
• Knowledge of various suppliers and their product lines.
• Business planning and market analysis skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Leadership skills and the ability to supervise staff and achieve results through others.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Ability to think strategically about business needs.
• Ability to recruit for key positions.

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 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 large branch budget, and monitor actual performance to ensure branch achieves objectives
• Manage a large number of 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 experience

Operations knowledge

Finance knowledge

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Staff supervision

Strategic thinking

Recruiting

Customer relationships

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Become part of the excitement. As a Branch Manager, you will develop and implement business plans that allow the Company to achieve its financial and service goals. You will 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 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 large branch budget, and monitor actual performance to ensure branch achieves objectives
• Manage a large number of 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
• Knowledge of wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management principles
• Knowledge of the impact pricing decisions have on the profit and loss of the Company
• Knowledge of various suppliers and their respective product lines
• Business planning and market analysis skills
• SAP and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Leadership skills and the ability to effectively supervise staff and achieve results through others
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve short and long-term goals of the branch
• Ability to think strategically about business needs
• Ability to recruit for key positions
• Ability to mediate customer complaints/disputes
• Ability to operate at both a tactical and strategic level
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Organizational and time management skills
• Some travel required.

Compensation Details:

The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $100,000 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

The Value of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan!

• 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

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials.

We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets.

Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.