Branch Manager – Fastener Distribution

LindFast Solutions Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

LindFast Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Elgin, Illinois location, overseeing branch operations, driving sales growth, and delivering exceptional customer service. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring active involvement with the team to support customers and grow existing and new business.

This position requires strong leadership, sales, and operational skills, with a proven ability to coach staff, manage margins, inventory, and daily operations while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in branch management or related field.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong sales, customer service, and operational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Elgin branch team.
• Maintain a strong daily presence and stay actively involved in branch operations.
• Support quoting, order entry, customer inquiries, and follow-up.
• Drive branch sales growth and profitability.
• Review customer activity, open quotes, and sales opportunities with the team.
• Develop existing accounts and identify new business opportunities.
• Support mill business and cross-selling opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Monitor branch performance and hold the team accountable for results.
• Ensure a safe, productive, and customer-focused work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer service

Operations management

Communication

Job description

LindFast Solutions Group (LSG) is North America’s leading master distributor of fasteners, supporting multiple brands and facilities across the continent. Through our One LSG strategy, we leverage the strength of our people, operations, and distribution network to deliver exceptional customer service and continued growth.

Position Summary

Stelfast is seeking an experienced, hands-on Branch Manager to lead our Elgin, Illinois location. This role is responsible for the overall performance of the branch, including sales growth, customer service, daily operations, and team leadership. We are looking for a working manager who will be actively involved with the team, support customers, and help drive new and existing business.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Elgin branch team.
• Maintain a strong daily presence and stay actively involved in branch operations.
• Work alongside the team to support quoting, order entry, customer inquiries, and follow-up when needed.
• Drive branch sales growth and profitability.
• Review customer activity, open quotes, and sales opportunities with the team.
• Develop existing accounts and identify new business opportunities.
• Support mill business and cross-selling opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Monitor branch performance and hold the team accountable for results.
• Ensure a safe, productive, and customer-focused work environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of leadership experience in branch management, industrial distribution, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong sales, customer service, and operational skills.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a willingness to assist the team wherever needed.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience managing sales, margins, inventory, and overall branch performance.
• Fastener or industrial distribution experience is preferred.

Why Join Stelfast/LSG?

• Industry‑leading organization with a strong growth strategy.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented One LSG culture.
• Opportunity to lead an established team and make a direct impact on branch growth.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

LindFast Solutions Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.