Branch Manager

As one of the largest employee-owned companies in North America, Graybar offers exciting career opportunities and an environment energized by a history of teamwork, innovation and continuous success. Join our team and let Graybar work to YOUR advantage! RESPONSIBILITIES: Achieve net profit and service goals of assigned branches. Achieve net profit, sales, gross margins, operating ratio and service objectives for assigned accounts, markets and territories. Develop and maintain business relationships with customers and prospective customers in the territory. Direct and provide quality sales support to customers by meeting customer service expectations. Keep the Director Electrical Sales, the Director CommData Sales and District Vice President informed of the competitive conditions in the territory. Recommend Sales Representatives' annual sales, gross profit, and expense budgets, and supervise the sales organization to attain or exceed budgets. Communicate, maintain, and recommend CPAs within Company guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Education: College degree or equivalent Sales or Operations experience.Experience: Five or more years' progressively responsible sales or operating experience.  Previous Account Representative experience preferred. Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of sales processes for the various markets served. Thorough knowledge of how to achieve through others the financial goals of the Branch. Thorough knowledge of Graybar Sales, Operations, and Financial processes.  Ability to maintain and develop relationships with customers to achieve branch short and long term goals. Thorough knowledge of Graybar products. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to all levels of customers, suppliers and Graybar personnel. Good negotiation skills. Ability to regularly apply the principles of supply chain management. Working knowledge of Graybar computer systems. Good organizational skills. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:  8:00 a.m. ‑ 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday Some overtime required *Relocation assistance may be available for certain management positions.  Please direct any inquiries about relocation assistance to the hiring manager. BENEFITS: Graybar offers a benefits package, which includes medical/dental, life insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing and the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner.  As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company!  Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. Become an Employee-Owner: A comprehensive healthcare package including medical insurance, dental insurance, prescription drug coverage, and vision plan Paid time off An employee stock purchase plan Outstanding tuition reimbursement program A profit sharing and savings plan Flexible spending accounts Disability insurance As an employee-owner, you'll be proud to call Graybar YOUR company! Graybar is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, Vietnam era and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.