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Sonepar Group lists this Branch Manager opportunity in eastlake, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Branch ManagerReq ID: 50557 Date: Aug 27, 2026 Location: Eastlake, OH, US, 44095 Company: Sonepar Brand: Echo Electric a Sonepar CompanyYour career grows here. At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences. Our 6 legacy brands known as Echo Electric Supply, Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Shaw Supply, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric. The candidate will work from our Eastlake, OH location and will have occasional business trips to other branches within our footprint. Compensation: In addition to an annual salary, this position is eligible for an incentive plan.How you will contribute:Manage branch performance to assure alignment with all policies, practices and culture of the organizationOversee preparation of branch budget for Eastlake, and monitor actual performance to ensure that the branch achieves objectivesDevelop and maintain business relationships with current and potential customers and suppliersMonitor competitive conditions in the territory, and build relationships to gain market share in new areas in the industrial and contractor marketOversee branch inventory status (e.g. cycle counts with RF system), including daily reconciliation of discrepancies and adjustmentsInteract regularly with customers to drive customer service and achieve sales goals through addressing, mediating, and resolving customer concerns, complaints, and issuesSupport initial and ongoing development of all branch employeesConduct performance evaluations, talent reviews and address branch personnel issues; partner with HR as neededInterview and hire applicants for branch positions by seeking "culture add" talentReport accidents in a timely manner & conducts the appropriate accident investigation process and follows up with associate in accordance with guidance provided by the Safety and HR teamWhat you bring:5 years of experience in business, sales or operations management including the application of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, sales forecasting, and coordination of people and resourcesExperience in the electrical distribution industry is desiredBachelors Degree in Business Administration, Management, Sales and Marketing or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and job experienced as determined by the companyDemonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skillsAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, associates, or regulatory agenciesAbility to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, general business documents, legal documents or governmental regulations and implement a plan to enhance business and course correct as neededDemonstrated ability to lead people, coach to get results through others and motivate and develop talentAbility to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, and present information to top management, customers, vendors, associates and the general publicAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve practical problems where only limited information and standardization existsConflict management and diffusion skills to foster a solution-oriented environment that does not take matters personalDemonstrated time management and organization skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyAbility to lift up to 25 pounds with or without accommodationCharacteristic of passion for learning products electrical products and their applications, as well as learning the electrical distribution industryTravel may be required on occasion, valid driver's license required with proven safe driving recordWhat we offer:Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurancePaid time off and paid holidays401K matchProfit SharingTuition reimbursement and employee developmentAnnual Safety Shoe ReimbursementEmployee Discount on productsAccess to a variety of trainings for personal developmentWho we are:We're the world's number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.
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eastlake, OH, 44095, US
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