Branch Manager

Western Integrated Technologies (WIT), a SunSource company, is an industry leading fluid power distributor and manufacturer, serving hundreds of customers worldwide. WIT is one of the largest Parker Distributors in North America, providing customers with hydraulic and pneumatic solutions. www.westernintech.com Lead the operations of the Portland Branch for Western Integrated Technologies. Manage day to day branch operations and sales functions to drive customer satisfaction and efficient operations. Create a collaborative and positive workplace where individuals and teams thrive working together to win new customers and to make WIT Portland a great place to work. Duties And Responsibilities Prioritize safety in the workplace to prevent accidents and to maintain a safe working environmentCollaborate with the Sales Team to achieve sales growth and a positive reputation with customersSupport the resolution of all customer issues to maintain strong customer relationships and branch reputationMaintain and develop positive customer relationships in cooperation with the sales teamSupport finding and developing great associatesBuild a strong branch culture that emphasizes performance driven teamwork and associate wellbeingSupport the skills and career development of team membersManage branch performance and continuous improvement to achieve branch objectives and KPIsWork with the Finance Department to create annual budgets and manage expensesEnsure effective communication through branch meetings and support corporate reporting activitiesEnsure effective associate engagement, development, and performance management throughout the branch, including regular one-to-one associate and supervisor meetingsOversee facility maintenance, landlord lease obligations, and ensure compliance with workplace regulationsWork directly with the Support Services (HR, IT and Finance) to ensure streamlined uninterrupted operationsWork with supply chain to drive branch inventory availability, turns and to minimize obsolescenceMaintain proficiency in Prophet 21 and perform assigned approvals and operational activities as required to ensure business continuitySupports all Inside Sales functions as neededParticipate in branch associate compensation planning and reviewSet staffing levels through the corporate approvals process and engage in recruitment as required. Required Skills, Knowledge, & Education Natural leader with ability to build teams and foster collaboration3-5 years management experience5-7 years of industrial distribution or manufacturing experience, preferably including experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical controls products and marketsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience in continuous improvementProficient at using MS systems; including Excel, Outlook, and WordHigh School Diploma or GED Required Bachelors Degree preferredMust be able to lift 50lbs Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #witassc We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.