Branch Network Leader - Multi-Site, Remote Leadership

W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

W. W. Grainger, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Branch Manager to direct strategic, operational, and financial performance across two Ohio locations, Fairfield and Dayton. You will lead through change, maintain service standards, and align branch goals with company priorities.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership, multi-site experience, and strong project management and stakeholder influence. You will manage expenses, drive CI, and develop talent while ensuring safe, compliant facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 3+ years Prior leadership required
• 1+ years Managing multiple sites preferred
• Lead through complexity across different markets and conflicting priorities
• Remote leadership of non-exempt, individual contributors
• Project management, planning, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to lead initiatives, manage projects and drive change
• Project management, planning and facilitation.
• Effective time management
• Influence stakeholders and align cross-functional teams
• Strong acumen in Microsoft products, PowerBI, SAP and other systems
• Driving results
• Verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic, operational, and financial performance of two branch locations located in Fairfield, OH and Dayton, OH by communicating company goals, leading through change, and maintaining service standards to achieve preferred supplier status through excellent products and safe, effective workplaces.
• Make data-driven decisions to support business objectives and customer needs while balancing service quality, cost efficiency, ethics, and integrity.
• Foster strong internal and external partnerships to position the branch network and technical expertise as key differentiators.
• Manage operating expenses to meet financial targets, eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by encouraging team participation in CI initiatives and ensuring compliance with branch quality standards and service excellence.
• Create safe, secure, and well-maintained branch facilities, enforcing adherence to all laws, company policies, and contract requirements.
• Cultivate an engaging and inclusive work environment through open communication, professional development, and succession planning.
• Execute talent management strategies while managing staffing targets including bench recruiting, leading Branch Team Leads, onboarding, coaching, performance reviews, and recognition to drive team engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Change management

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerBI

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

W. W. Grainger, Inc. in Ohio seeks a Branch Manager to direct strategic, operational, and financial performance across two Ohio locations, Fairfield and Dayton. You will lead through change, maintain service standards, and align branch goals with company priorities.

The role requires 3+ years of leadership, multi-site experience, and strong project management and stakeholder influence. You will manage expenses, drive CI, and develop talent while ensuring safe, compliant facilities.