Branch Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities. Branch Manager As theBranch Manageryou willoversee all branch operationsachievingoptimalefficiency,operational economy, and profit maximization. This role involves managing sales, warehouse, delivery, and administrative functions either directly or through subordinate supervisorsin alignment with specific organizational objectives. What you will do: Branch Performance : Oversee branch sales performance, business plans, customer service levels, and project status. Coordinate with the District Manager to ensure alignment with broader company objectives. Customer Interaction : Regularly engage with customers to enhance service levels and achieve sales targets. Address, mediate, and resolve customer concerns, complaints, and issues to ensure satisfaction and loyalty. Employee Training and Development : Oversee the initial and ongoing training of all branch employees, ensuring they meet qualification standards. Conduct performance evaluations and manage personnel issues to maintain a motivated and efficient team. Hiring : Interview and hirecandidatesfor various branch positions, ensuring the selection of qualified team-oriented associates. Inventory Management : Monitor and manage branch inventory, including daily reconciliation of discrepancies and adjustments. Coordinate and completeregularinventoryinitiativesto maintain accurate stock levels. Vendor Negotiations : Negotiate pricing and resolve issues with vendors in collaboration with local and company purchasing departments to secure favorable terms. Financial Planning : Prepare branch budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial targets are met. Develop business plans for branch operations and create capital expenditure plans to support growth and efficiency. Experience and skillsets needed: Leadership :Understandingand proven experience of best practices in managing exempt and non-exempt employees. Ability to train and develop associates while driving a positive culture. Effective Communication : Strongverbaland written communication skills for presenting information to top management, customers, vendors, employees, and the public. Business Acumen : Ability to leverage knowledge of supply chain, logistics, operations inventory, and sale profitability to increase efficiency, drive decision-making, and coach associates. Relationship Building : Establish and maintain effective working relationshipsthroughout the organization and customer base. Problem-Solving : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, andprovide innovative solutions. Technical Aptitude : Proficientin working in various systems such as CRMs, ERP, and Microsoft Office Suite. Why work for Irby? Irby Utilities is a crucial link in the distribution chain, connecting manufacturers to their customers in electrical power, natural gas, and broadband services. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions through logistical and operational support, sales and account management, project services, data analysis, and more. We firmly attribute our success to our people in each of these fields, and we are constantly advancing our skills and abilities. 401K Plan Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision) Paid Time Off Paid Company Holidays Floating Holiday On Demand Pay Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts Long-term and Short-term Disability Life Insurance. About Irby Irby is a leading fulfillment and solutions provider for utility and utility contracting marketplaces. Pairing nearly 100 years of utility experience with the industry’s top technologies and manufacturers, Irby is poised to provide innovative products and customized services to serve its nationwide client base best. Irby offers a complete portfolio to each of its core business segments: distribution, transmission, substation, generation, renewable energy, EPC, fiber/broadband communications, and gas. Visit irby.com for more. Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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