Branch Manager, Waterworks & Plumbing

H. T. PROF Group; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus incentives

Monthly vehicle allowance

401-K with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid vacation, volunteer hours, sick,

Holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a high-performing branch serving Deschutes County and the surrounding region.

You will own branch P&L, drive revenue growth, and oversee inside sales, customer service, project management, estimating, warehouse, and transportation. The role requires deep knowledge of waterworks equipment and plumbing supplies, a track record of profitability, and a people-first leadership style.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience as a Branch Manager or equivalent in wholesale distribution.
• Strong knowledge of waterworks equipment or plumbing supplies.
• Experience managing P&L, budgeting, and financial statements.
• Proven ability to grow revenue, market share, and profitability.
• Ability to recruit, hire, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch teams across sales, operations, and service to achieve performance goals.
• Own full P&L and manage revenue, margins, inventory turns, and cash flow.
• Build relationships with municipal, contractor, and commercial customers.
• Develop pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and profitability.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Partner with leadership to review KPIs and strategic initiatives.
• Develop annual business plan and operating budget.
• Drive key metrics such as gross profit and on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial acumen

Customer relationships

Team development

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Business reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking a proven Branch Manager with deep expertise in waterworks and plumbing construction supplies to lead a high-performing branch serving Deschutes County and the surrounding region. This role carries full responsibility for branch profitability, sales growth, operational excellence, and team leadership. As Branch Manager, you will oversee and develop teams across inside sales, customer service, project management, estimating, warehouse, and transportation. You will drive revenue growth and market share among municipal, commercial, and residential contractors, while maintaining best-in-class customer service and operational discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies, waterworks equipment, and HVAC systems with a strong reputation throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead, coach, and develop branch teams across sales, warehouse operations, logistics, and customer service to achieve performance and service excellence.
• Own full P&L responsibility, managing revenue, margins, inventory turns, customer credit, and A/R aging against established goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, plumbing, and commercial/residential contractor customers within the service area.
• Develop and manage customer pricing strategies and matrices aligned with market conditions, product mix, and profitability goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain top talent; conduct performance reviews, compensation planning, and employee development.
• Partner with corporate leadership to review financial performance, KPIs, and strategic initiatives, making proactive course corrections as needed.
• Develop and execute the annual business plan and operating budget, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Drive accountability for key metrics including gross profit, revenue growth, safety, inventory turns, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and cash flow.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field is preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience as a Branch Manager, General Manager, Profit Center Manager, or Sales Manager within high-volume wholesale distribution.
• Strong working knowledge of waterworks equipment and/or commercial or residential plumbing supplies is required.
• Demonstrated success growing revenue, expanding market share, and improving profitability.
• Proven ability to build and sustain long-term customer relationships.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, budgeting, and financial statements.
• Track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Ethical, people-first leader who fosters a culture of ownership, accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to set clear expectations and align teams around shared goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business reporting tools.
• Passion for operational excellence and exceeding customer expectations.

Compensation includes an attractive base salary, annual bonus incentives, and monthly vehicle allowance. Comprehensive benefits include 401-K with company match, annual profit-sharing bonus, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and paid vacation, volunteer hours, sick leave, and holidays. Relocation assistance will be provided for outstanding candidates. Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).