Branch Manager - West Allis

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a driven sales leader with experience in building materials, wholesale distribution, industrial supply, furniture sales, or other hands-on retail environments? Are you looking to improve lives and provide a vital service to our country?  If so, Richards Building Supply wants you to lead our South   Bend, IN branch as our next Branch Manager!

Why Join Us?

At Richards Building Supply, we don’t just sell building materials—we build relationships. As a Branch Manager , you’ll have the autonomy to run your branch like your own business. From driving sales and mentoring your team to ensuring operational excellence, you’ll be at the forefront of a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

• Grow Sales & Market Share – Develop and implement sales strategies to expand our customer base, collaborating with your Team contributing to increased sales and profitability.
• Lead & Develop Your Team – Hire, train, and mentor a high performing team that drives significant business growth while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Run Efficient Operations – Oversee inventory, cost control, budgeting, and compliance to ensure smooth branch performance.
• Engage with Customers – Build strong relationships with contractors and business owners offering programs designed to grow their business in all market conditions.
• Stay Competitive – Monitor industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to keep the branch ahead of the curve while staying connected with your customers on what is needed to keep them relevant in the market.  
• Foster a Culture of Success – Maintain a professional, customer-focused environment aligned with our core values 

• A proven sales leader with experience in building materials, wholesale distribution, industrial supply, furniture sales, construction supply, or similar industries .
• A strong communicator who can connect with customers in a direct, practical way.
• A team builder with experience hiring, training, and developing employees.
• An operations-minded leader who understands cost control, inventory management, and compliance.
• Must be comfortable using business management software and Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver’s license is required

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer sand general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumferences, and volume.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills of electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Forklift certification or like equipment experience demonstrating proficiency.
• Minimum overnight travel, up to 10% to visit customers, tradeshows, meetings or trainings

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Experience in a B2B or contractor-facing environment is a big plus.

• Competitive base salary with bonus program.
• 20 PAID Days off during your first year of employment! (includes PTO, Holidays and Family Focused Company Closure between Christmas and New Years)
• Holiday bonuses and other bonus opportunities!
• Significant employer contributions towards monthly premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life and AD & D benefit plans.
• Additional Voluntary benefit options available including Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness and Cancer plans as well as additional Life and AD& D benefit policies.
• 401K program with a best in industry company match.
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Family owned, operated and focused company!

It’s more than a job, it is your Career! Submit your resume today to join our exciting and growing family.

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Richards Building Supply is a wholesale building material distributor serving 15 states with over 65 locations! As a family owned, operated and focused company, Richards Building Supply has spent nearly 50 years building a thriving and profitable organization, as well as invaluable business relationships. Richards stocks a comprehensive line of products such as residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, decking, soffit, doors, molding, rainware, cabinets, and more!

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Richards Building Supply believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today. 

It’s more than a job, it is your Career! Submit your resume today to join our exciting and growing family.

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