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Branch Manager - Electrical Sales & Supply Wholesale Distribution
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Category: Sales Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Logistics
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Category: Sales Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Logistics
The Opportunity: Lead, Grow, and Win
Are you a strategic leader who thrives on operational excellence, driving sales revenue, and building high-performing teams? Colonial Electric Supply - the premier supplier of commercial electrical and lighting components—is seeking a dynamic Branch Manager to take full ownership of our Richmond, VA market.
We are not looking for a passive supervisor; we want an impact-driven operational leader. You will command our local distribution hub, mentor a dedicated team, and strategically expand our market share. If you possess a builder mindset, sharp business acumen, and a passion for talent development, this leadership role is your next career milestone.
Executive Responsibilities
- Drive Branch Profitability: Oversee all profit and loss (P&L) operations, optimize inventory control, manage branch budgets, and streamline production costs to maximize revenue growth.
- Command Supply Chain Operations: Direct all distribution, warehousing, logistics, and inside/outside sales operations in alignment with corporate strategy.
- Scale the Sales Pipeline: Actively manage key account relationships, identify new business development opportunities, and collaborate with industry partners to expand local market services.
- Champion Talent & Culture: Directly manage and mentor a subordinate supervisor and a team of 6 branch professionals. You will own the lifecycle of your team: interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career pathing.
- Ensure Operational Compliance: Oversee branch accounting records, maintain strict quality control standards, and enforce safety and operational policies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven Leadership Core: Demonstrated success in retail management, warehouse operations, industrial sales, or supply chain leadership - Electrical supply or construction industry distribution preferred.
- Strategic Problem Solver: Ability to analyze metrics, build efficient resource plans for labor and materials, and resolve customer and operational challenges calmly under pressure.
- Talent Developer: Passion for assessing employee competencies, delivering targeted training, and fostering a culture of internal promotion.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; OR 2 years of related management/sales experience; or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on leadership training.
Why Leaders Choose Colonial Electric Supply
- A Winning Culture: We are 500 strong and growing. We love to win, and we back our leaders with a dedicated corporate training team to support your branch’s growth.
- 90 Years of Respect: We are privately owned and value the health, happiness, and work-life balance of our team. We offer a supportive family culture that stands out from rigid corporate environments.
- Unrivaled Benefits Package:
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium Medical (PPO & HSA options via BCBS), Dental (100% preventive & rollover benefits), and Vision care.
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with a company match (25% up to 6% of earnings) and 100% company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) covering vacations, personal days, and paid holidays.
- Family First: Colonial Paid Parental Leave (CPPL) for the birth or adoption of a child.