VP Branches

Apr Supply; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

APR Supply seeks an experienced regional operations leader to guide 40+ branches, driving profitability and operational excellence across locations. You will mentor branch managers, implement best practices, and ensure world-class customer service while advancing strategic growth initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning products.

Qualifications

• Strategic planning and leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Customer service orientation with a track record of improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to regional branch leaders and location leaders.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of profit center managers.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of 40+ branch locations with efficiency and policy compliance.
• Implement best practices in facility maintenance, operations, and inventory management.
• Drive initiatives to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Uphold and strengthen exceptional customer service across regions.
• Collaborate with regional leaders to implement customer-centric strategies.
• Address customer concerns and feedback to ensure satisfaction.
• Promote deep technical knowledge of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning products and assist in application and troubleshooting.
• Work with leadership to achieve financial targets and maximize profitability.
• Analyze financial reports and market trends to guide decisions.
• Implement cost-effective measures to optimize branch performance.
• Help establish annual goals and financial targets for branches.
• Monitor KPIs such as Open Orders, Returned Goods, A/R Quality, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for all branch employees.
• Collaborate with HR to design training modules that enhance knowledge and leadership skills.
• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets with executive leadership.
• Lead integration of acquisitions and align processes and cultures.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Initiative

Customer Service

Coaching

Business Development

Job description

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the regional branch leaders and location leaders.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of profit center managers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  Operational Excellence:
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of 40+ branch locations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
• Implement best practices in facility maintenance, operations, and inventory management.
• Drive initiatives to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
  Customer Service:
• Uphold and strengthen the company's commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with the regional branch leaders to implement customer-centric strategies.
• Address customer concerns and feedback, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
  Technical Product Knowledge:
• Possess and promote deep technical knowledge of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning products.
• Support the team in product application, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements.
  Profitability and Financial Management:
• Work closely with regional branch leaders to achieve financial targets and maximize profitability.
• Analyze financial reports and market trends to make informed business decisions.
• Implement cost-effective measures to optimize branch performance.
• Play a critical role in establishing annual goals and financial targets for the branches.
  Operational KPI Oversight:
• Monitor critical operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including:
• Open Orders: Ensure efficient order processing and timely fulfillment.
• Returned Goods: Implement strategies to minimize returns and streamline the return process.
• A/R Quality: Oversee accounts receivable quality, optimizing cash flow and minimizing bad debt.
• Inventory Accuracy: Implement measures to maintain accurate and efficient inventory levels.
• Utilize data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  Training and Education:
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for all branch employees.
• Ensure that branch employees across all levels have access to ongoing education and skill development opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR to design training modules that enhance technical knowledge, customer service skills, and leadership capabilities. Qualifying Acquisition Targets:
• Work closely with executive leadership to identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets.
• Conduct thorough analyses of market trends, financial performance, and strategic fit.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making on acquisitions.
  Integration of Acquisitions:
• Lead the integration process for acquired entities, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align processes, systems, and cultures.
• Implement strategies to maximize synergies and achieve operational efficiencies.

Travel Required

Yes . 50-70%

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strategic Planning

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Initiative

Expert

Customer Service

Expert

Coaching

Expert

Business Development

Expert

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Experience

Required

Experience operating in structured performance systems and KPI-driven environments

10 years:

10+ years leading outside sales teams with a track record of growth and productivity improvement

15 years:

15+ years of B2B sales experience in distribution or /wholesale environments

Equal Opportunity Employer
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