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Graybar

Electrical, communications, data networking product distributor

Branch Manager - Electrical

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChattanooga, TN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, operations, or finance is required.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Knowledge of the wholesale distribution industry and supply chain management principles.
  • Knowledge of how pricing decisions affect the company's profit and loss.
  • Knowledge of suppliers and their product lines.
  • Business planning and market analysis skills.
  • Skills in SAP and Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership skills and the ability to supervise staff effectively and achieve results through others.
  • Ability to develop and maintain customer and supplier relationships to achieve the branch's short- and long-term goals.
  • Ability to think strategically about business needs.
  • Ability to recruit for key positions.
  • Ability to mediate customer complaints and disputes.
  • Ability to operate at both tactical and strategic levels.
  • Ability to motivate and influence others.
  • Organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to use a personal vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement business plans that enable the company to achieve its financial and service goals, managing branch resources to achieve desired results.
  • Design and implement programs to maximize net profit and return on sales.
  • Initiate new programs and improve existing programs to support meeting or exceeding financial performance metrics.
  • Monitor customer service levels and take action to improve service as needed.
  • Monitor inventory levels and promote the sale of obsolete and overstocked material.
  • Oversee preparation of the branch budget and monitor actual performance to ensure the branch achieves its objectives.
  • Manage branch employees and delegate effectively through key positions.
  • Monitor activities to ensure compliance with government regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain business relationships with current and potential customers and suppliers.
  • Monitor competitive conditions in the territory and recommend changes as necessary to gain market share in new areas.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to support long-term market share and profitability growth.
  • Travel as required.

About the Company

Graybar

Electrical, communications, data networking product distributor

Graybar is a large distributor and supply chain manager in North America that provides electrical supplies, lighting, automation and control systems, and data networking products to industrial, commercial, and government customers. It buys products from manufacturers and resells them to end users, adding services such as inventory management, logistics, technical support, and consulting to help clients streamline operations and reduce energy use. The company differentiates itself through its employee-ownership culture, established relationships, and broad services that support customers across multiple sectors. Its goal is to help businesses run more efficiently by ensuring a steady supply of high-quality products and value-added services that optimize procurement and energy performance.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Clayton, MO
Founded
1869

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