Branch Manager Trainee: Lead Branch Operations & Growth

Standard Supply & Distributing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Standard Supply is seeking a Branch Manager Trainee in Wisconsin for a long‑term leadership track. You'll gain hands‑on experience across branch operations—from warehouse and counter sales to inventory management and business processes.

This immersive program prepares you to lead a branch with confidence, offering practical mentorship and career growth within a family‑owned HVAC distribution company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in the HVAC industry.
• Willing to relocate for future branch management opportunities.
• Clean driving record (no major or repeated infractions).
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and performing warehouse duties.

Responsibilities

• Building strong customer relationships to drive sales and service.
• Overseeing inventory control and optimizing stock levels.
• Learning accounting procedures and clerical tasks to support branch operations.
• Ensuring safety and compliance across all branch activities.
• Supporting warehouse functions: receiving, stocking, shipping.
• Handling counter sales and customer transactions with professionalism and product knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years HVAC experience

Job description

At Standard Supply, we take pride in our team, products, and services as they establish the trusted standard for our customers. Our commitment to family values, unwavering dedication to our customers, and innovative solutions make us the ultimate place to work.

Our Foundation:
As a family-owned company, we understand the importance of values. Our guiding principle of "God, Family, Career - in that order" shapes everything we do. It's this foundation that allows us to build lasting relationships with both our customers and our team, creating an atmosphere of trust and reliability. We operate under our guiding principle to deliver solutions and make it fun!

Elevating Your Experience:
What sets us apart is our passion for making business enjoyable and maintaining a healthy work life balance. We believe work should be more than just a task – it should be an experience. That's why we infuse every interaction with a touch of fun, ensuring that working with us is not only productive but also enjoyable. And we enjoy doing all this Monday through Friday! Branch Manager Trainee – Learn, Lead & Grow Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years of experience in the HVAC industry
Location: Willingness to relocate & travel locally required
Industry: HVAC / Distribution / Operations
Job Type: Full-Time, Entry-Level Management Track About the Role Are you ready to launch a long-term career in operations and leadership? As a Branch Manager Trainee, you’ll receive hands-on training across every area of branch operations—from warehouse and counter sales to inventory management and business processes. This immersive, ground-up program is designed to prepare you for future leadership by giving you the tools, experience, and mentorship needed to run a branch with confidence. What You’ll Learn & Do In this role, you’ll wear many hats while gaining real-world, frontline experience. You’ll be actively involved in:

• Building strong customer relationships to drive sales and service
• Overseeing inventory control and optimizing stock levels
• Learning accounting procedures and clerical tasks to support branch operations
• ⚠️ Ensuring safety and compliance across all branch activities
• Supporting warehouse functions: receiving, stocking, shipping
• Handling counter sales and customer transactions with professionalism and product knowledge

What We’re Looking For We're seeking motivated individuals with a hands-on mindset, a commitment to excellent service, and the ambition to grow into a leadership role. Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience in the HVAC industry
• Willing to relocate for future branch management opportunities
• Clean driving record (no major or repeated infractions)
• Customer service experience preferred
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and performing warehouse duties
• Comfortable with bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing ladders, and handling bulky or overhead items
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods and push/pull 20+ lbs

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on leadership training with real career growth
• A challenging, dynamic work environment where no two days are the same
• Exposure to all aspects of branch operations—from logistics to sales
• Work with a supportive, experienced team committed to your development

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and take the first step toward a leadership career in HVAC distribution, apply now and grow with us from the ground up. Who We Are and What We Offer Standard Supply is a large HVAC supply company that has been family owned and operated since 1946. We currently have locations across Texas, Oklahoma and Arizona. We offer positions in a variety of areas, competitive starting salaries, and a benefits package that includes 401k retirement savings plan, health insurance and more.