Branch Manager

Overview

First Supply, a fifth-generation family-owned company, has served the Upper Midwest for over 125 years. Guided by our Employee Value Proposition, Where Tradition Meets Innovation, we foster a workplace where people learn, grow, and contribute to a company that values its heritage while embracing progress. Our teams take pride in supporting customers and communities, creating meaningful work and rewarding careers every day. 

 

First Supply is seeking a dynamic, driven individual to manage one of our distribution branches. Do you have experience working in a fast-paced, customer focused environment? Branch Managers are responsible for achieving successful financial and talent objectives for their branch, as well as local management presence for First Supply customers.

 

Become a part of a family owned, energetic company, and join a team that offers an opportunity for professional growth! If you enjoy interacting with customers and thrive in a results-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!

 

Starting pay range: $85,000 - 130,000

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for attainment of financial goals as established by the Regional General Manager and approved by the Board of Directors
• Leads, coaches, and supports the inside sales team to drive sales growth, customer service, and alignment with facility and corporate objectivesSupports the corporate educational plan for facility staff and ensures follow-through
• Enforces corporate directed programs, including marketing, sales, purchasing, distribution, accounting/finance, safety, education and employee services
• Assumes primary responsibility for efficient, cost-effective facility operation
• Works closely on budget and sales forecasts with Regional General Manager
• Assists Corporate Credit staff with collection of customer accounts
• Approves wage, bonus and commission schedules in line with budget and operating constraints
• Work within budgetary and corporate guidelines on expenditures for capital equipment with Regional Operations Manager and Regional General Manager
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the facility, overseeing work accomplished by the managers and supervisors; ensures work is consistent with corporate policies and objectives
• Ensures inventory management consistent with sales, cash flow and financial goals
• Oversee sales, delivery, distribution, pricing, accounting and customer service
• Assumes responsibility for the physical plant and maintenance
• Reviews financial and operating reports; monitors all departments on a daily basis
• Serves as the principal public relations spokesperson for the facility
• Conducts regular staff meetings
• Interacts effectively with customers, maintaining and developing customer relationships
• Keeps abreast of industry trends; attends trade shows, conventions and seminars as appropriate or as directed
• Performs the duties inherent in all supervisory positions
• Promotes equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices
• Directs training duties as needed
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Regional General Manager

Qualifications

• College degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive management experience with demonstrated success
• 3+ years experience in a wholesale distribution enterprise
• 2+ years experience with plumbing or HVAC or fluid handling
• Solid computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office and Excel
• ERP experience required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Stong understanding of sales strategies, customer needs and market opportunities
• Ability to interact with customers effectively in person and by telephone

 

About First Supply

First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along wi