Assistant Branch Manager- Plumbing

Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and provide opportunities to build a long and remarkable career. We’re proud to support essential industries helping bring clean air and water to everyone.

About the role

As an Assistant Branch Manager, you will support the Branch Manager with managing the performance of the branch/sales team through leadership and operational excellence to achieve the company’s vision and business objectives. You will aid in developing and growing vendor/customer relationships and driving accountability with team members to achieve goals. Partnering with the Branch Manager, you evaluate results, develop actions, and establish success metrics to drive the branch forward.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in leading and managing the branch/sales team.
• Foster accountability and collaboration among team members.
• Develop and grow vendor and customer relationships.
• Drive measurable business results through strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and address customer needs.
• Coach and develop employees for professional growth and career advancement.
• Maintain a safety-first, customer-focused approach in all areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• A strong desire to learn and master all aspects of branch operations and management.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and support team members.
• Commitment to coaching and developing employees.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Competitive, results-driven mindset focused on exceeding branch performance metrics.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent job experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Proven record of leadership (e.g., progression through positions of increasing responsibility) is beneficial.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Attendance: Ability to maintain scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location.
• Physical Capacities: Lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day, sitting and standing for extended periods. Kneeling, squatting, climbing, and walking.
• Operation of Office Equipment: Use of computers, copiers, and other office equipment, including near vision, manual dexterity, and working in proximity to equipment.
• Oral Communication Skills: Speaking, speech clarity, and speech recognition.
• Written Communication Skills: Writing, reading and written comprehension, and written expression.
• Mental Capacities: Achievement/Effort, Active Listening, Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Category Flexibility, Concern for Others, Cooperation and Coordination, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Dependability, Independence, Inductive Reasoning, Information Ordering, Initiative, Innovation, Maintenance of Relationships, Integrity, Oral Comprehension and Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Selective Attention, Self-Control, Service Orientation, Social Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Stress Tolerance, Support, and Time Management.

Benefits

All full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays
• Parental Leave
• Voluntary Benefits including Vision, Long-term Disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Benefits through Corestream

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $57,784.00 - $85,000.00. In this role, you may be eligible for additional contributions to your total rewards package like commission, profit sharing, or an annual bonus. Total Rewards components may be subject to written plan documents.