Assistant Branch Manager

Position Purpose: The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) – Greenfield at Heritage plays a critical role in supporting the Branch Manager to achieve excellence in branch operations, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. This position requires a strategic mindset, operational leadership, financial insight, team development, and relationship management. ABM ensures efficient branch operations, drives revenue growth, fosters a high-performing team, and contributes to strategic planning initiatives that sustain long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Support the Branch Manager in implementing company standards, optimizing warehouse and branch operations, and driving initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Financial Performance: Assist in achieving branch revenue and profitability targets by monitoring financial metrics, executing sales strategies, and identifying opportunities for sales growth.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop branch staff, including warehouse personnel, drivers, and inside sales teams. Provide training, performance feedback, and foster a collaborative, high-performing workplace.
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships, proactively addressing inquiries and resolving issues to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Branch Manager to develop and execute strategic plans, leveraging market and operational insights to drive branch growth and operational excellence.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate and review branch performance reports, including financial results, staffing forecasting and efficiency, inventory levels, and customer satisfaction metrics, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Operational Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures. Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse and branch environment.

Direct Manager / Direct Reports

• Reports To: Branch Manager
• Direct Reports: Supervise warehouse and operations staff, including drivers and inside sales support. Responsible for guiding, assigning, and training personnel to execute branch operations efficiently. Collaborates closely with sales, operations, and administrative teams to achieve branch objectives.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel to regional meetings, customer worksites and branch locations to support operational excellence, relationships, and branch/team development.

Physical Requirements

This role involves both office and warehouse responsibilities. The ABM must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 75 pounds. Requires use of standard office equipment, effective verbal and written communication, and ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy. Reasonable accommodations are provided as needed.

Working Conditions

The ABM operates in a fast-paced, dynamic, hybrid environment, balancing office work, customer engagement, and warehouse oversight. Requires flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to prioritize competing tasks. Must maintain attention to detail while managing branch operations, inventory, and customer needs effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years (or more) experience in a warehouse, distribution, or supervisory/assistant management role; prior experience in building materials, roofing, or related industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, oversee operations, and execute processes efficiently.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with ERP or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass criminal background and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and revenue optimization.
• Project management skills, including prioritizing tasks and managing multiple initiatives.
• Leadership development experience and succession planning capabilities.
• Strong relationship management skills with a focus on retention and satisfaction.
• Knowledge of operational and warehouse safety protocols.
• Certifications: OSHA 30 hour, Forklift
• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Education: associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or related field considered beneficial but not required.
• Minimum Years of Work Experience: 1–2 years in a supervisory or assistant management role in warehouse/distribution; 5+ years preferred in a relevant industry.
• Certifications: Not required

Competencies

• Leadership Proficiency: Ability to guide and motivate teams, manage change, and align staff to branch objectives.
• Financial Acumen: Competent in analyzing financial results (P& L), monitoring budgets, and optimizing branch profitability.
• Operational Oversight: Experienced in overseeing daily operations, process improvement, and compliance with company standards.
• Customer Engagement: Effective in developing strong customer relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Strategic Thinking: Capable of contributing to strategic planning and leveraging insights to drive growth and operational efficiency.
• Communication Proficiency: Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting, team guidance, and customer interactions.
• Analytical Capabilities: Ability to evaluate operational and financial data to make informed decisions and adjustments.
• Team Development: Skilled in mentoring and developing staff to achieve individual and organizational goals.

Job Location

National Structure - Green 4940 Aultman Rd Green, OH 44720

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

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Benefits

• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
• Medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
• Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Company Overview

SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through acquisitions and the opening of multiple new locations since the February 2008 inception. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. The goal of SRS is to form the strongest national network of independent roofing and building product distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture where the corporate office works for the field and not the reverse. Make money, have fun and give back with us! Find out more at