Branch Manager

There’s a place for you at Capital Electric. A career here is more than a job—you’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. We offer electrical products and services to contractors across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. As part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates globally, we provide a supportive culture, great benefits, and exciting opportunities to grow your career.

About the role

The Branch Manager is responsible for managing every aspect of branch functions in sales, administration, and operations while exhibiting efficiency in budgeting, inventory control, profit maximization, and customer satisfaction. This role develops and implements market growth opportunities at our Chesapeake, VA location.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, meet, and/or exceed customer needs, wants, and expectations.
• Respond to customers with a sense of urgency and ensure commitments are met.
• Use selling skills, account management, and customer relations techniques to proactively grow market share and ensure Capital Electric as the top distributor in the market.
• Provide leadership to projects and sales staff to grow the customer base, deliver consistent and superior customer service, maintain existing relationships, and increase sales and margins.
• Carry out responsibilities and daily activities related to branch or department business administration and management.
• Manage the overall logistical operation of the cross dock to ensure daily material flow is completed with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage branch inventories through purchasing, shipping, receiving, tracking, warehousing and storage, turnover, and re-ordering.
• Commit to a clean and safe working environment by following all safety guidelines and reporting hazards and injuries as soon as possible.
• Add value to the organization by promoting improved job performance of associates.
• Select and train associates for specific job functions and assign related responsibilities to ensure customer needs are met while maintaining profitability.
• Provide direction and leadership in setting priorities, being enthusiastic, and having a determined attitude to influence coworkers.
• Provide insight and expertise on the local market. Manage with flexibility, innovation, and risk-taking to utilize advantages of new opportunities.
• Value a culture of high energy, passion for work, and entrepreneurial ownership.
• Support the success of the organization through teamwork, cross-regional and interdepartmental cooperation, and collaboration.
• Use effective communication skills to interact with others in a productive manner.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree with an emphasis on business and/or a combination of relevant knowledge through job-related experience and training.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical products and the distribution industry with a minimum of 4 years of industry-related experience.
• Experience working in the Eclipse ERP is preferred.
• 2-3 years of supervisory/training experience.
• Proven leadership and organization skills.
• Able to problem-solve.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 lbs., occasionally more, to assist customers during regular business or emergencies.
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic.

Pay

$65,000 - 80,000 with bonus potential.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.