Strategic Account Manager

QXO; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, holidays, and parental leave

Paid training and certifications

Legal assistance

Identity protection

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QXO is seeking a seasoned operations leader to drive the end-to-end transition of branches to the Branch of the Future, focusing on strategy, planning, scheduling and local team support.

You will collaborate with Divisional, Regional, and District leadership to align transitions with seasonality, lease terms, market needs, and workforce engagement while championing Lean, cost savings and scalable processes across distribution facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with 5+ years in distribution/transportation.
• Lean principles and cost-savings focus; Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end transition of branches to the Branch of the Future, including strategy, planning, scheduling, and local team support.
• Collaborate with Divisional, Regional, and District leadership to align transitions with seasonality, lease terms, market needs, and workforce engagement.
• Partner with Strategic Expansion, Real Estate, and Facilities teams to align build-outs, relocations, and greenfield sites with Branch of the Future standards.
• Drive productivity and cost savings through layout optimization, fleet efficiency, and freight reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., FP&A, Supply Chain, Sales, Fleet, Safety) to identify cost efficiencies and operational improvements.
• Set performance targets for new facilities and track measurable outcomes tied to cost and service goals.
• Ensure branch layouts and operations are optimized using Lean assessments.

Skills

Lean principles

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Excel

AutoCAD

WMS (AS400-based)

TMS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

WMS (AS400-based)

TMS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company's mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America's largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end transition of branches to the Branch of the Future, including strategy, planning, scheduling, and local team support
• Collaborate with Divisional, Regional, and District leadership to align transitions with seasonality, lease terms, market needs, and workforce engagement
• Partner with Strategic Expansion, Real Estate, and Facilities teams to align build-outs, relocations, and greenfield sites with Branch of the Future standards
• Drive productivity and cost savings through layout optimization, fleet efficiency (including Final Mile software), and freight reduction initiatives
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., FP&A, Supply Chain, Sales, Fleet, Safety) to identify cost efficiencies and operational improvements
• Set performance targets for new facilities and track measurable outcomes tied to cost and service goals
• Ensure branch layouts and operations are optimized using Lean assessments

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with 5+ years of progressive experience in distribution and transportation
• Strong leadership in continuous improvement, cost savings, and operational efficiency using Lean principles; Six Sigma certification preferred
• Skilled in managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, WMS (AS400-based), TMS, and fleet routing tools
• Able to develop and implement scalable programs and processes
• Willing to travel up to 50%

What you'll earn

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.