What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Manager position at Great Work! Employment Services Co?
Akron, Ohio | Industrial & Warehouse Staffing
Are you the type of leader who has the ability to build sales, motivate teams, and appreciates a fast-moving environment?
We are an established and growing staffing company seeking a forward thinking Branch Manager to lead our Akron market. This branch specializes in factory, warehouse, and light industrial staffing with strong temp-to-hire business and significant growth potential still ahead.
This is not a “maintain the status quo” role. We are looking for someone excited to expand market share, drive sales growth, build client relationships, lead a successful recruiting team, and create a high-performance culture.
If you enjoy high call volume, fast decision-making, team leadership, client development, and seeing the direct impact of your efforts, this could be an outstanding opportunity.
What You’ll Do
Drive Branch Growth
- Develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts throughout the Akron market
- Increase branch revenue through business development, client retention, and service excellence
- Identify opportunities to grow market share within manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, and industrial sectors
- Partner with local businesses to become a trusted workforce solution provider
Lead a High-Performing Team
- Manage, coach, and motivate a team of recruiters and staffing professionals
- Create accountability around recruiting activity, sales goals, fill ratios, retention, and customer satisfaction
- Build a positive, energetic, results-driven culture
- Train and develop employees for long-term success and advancement
Oversee Daily Staffing Operations
- Ensure client orders are filled quickly and accurately
- Recruit, interview, and place quality candidates in temp-to-hire and temporary positions
- Utilize ATS/CRM systems effectively to manage recruiting pipelines, sales activity, and branch performance
- Monitor branch operations, compliance, and service quality standards
- Maintain strong communication with clients, candidates, and internal leadership
What We’re Looking For
We are searching for a dynamic leader who combines sales ability, operational strength, and people leadership.
Ideal Background
- Staffing industry experience strongly preferred
- Experience managing a branch, recruiting team, or staffing operation
- Proven success in B2B sales, account management, or business development
- Experience in industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, or light industrial staffing is highly valued
- ATS/CRM experience required
- KPI, EOS system experience or implementation
You’ll Stand Out If You Are:
- Competitive and growth-minded
- Strong under pressure and highly organized
- Motivating, positive, and team-oriented
- Comfortable making decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Relationship-driven with excellent communication skills
- Accountable, ethical, and customer-focused
- Comfortable using AI for growth
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commission/incentive opportunity
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- IRA
- Paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing company
Schedule & Requirements
- Full-time, on-site position
- Monday–Friday
- Occasional early morning or evening networking/client events
- Valid driver’s license required
Compensation Range
Base salary performance incentives