Branch Manager

CESCO

Branch Manager responsible for day-to-day leadership and operational performance at Crescent Electric. Overseeing sales, warehouse operations, and customer account development.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeSterling • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational performance of the branch.
Oversee warehouse operations, delivery logistics, and inside sales teams.
Partnering closely with the regional sales organization to support customer growth and account development.
Drive profitable sales growth through strategic planning and execution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with electrical contractors, industrial customers, OEMs, and other stakeholders.
Conduct coaching, performance evaluations and pay recommendations.
Ensure all positions are staffed by qualified and trained personnel.
Collaborate on product promotions, training, and inventory strategy.
Analyze performance metrics and implement corrective actions where needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, supply chain, or related field preferred—but equivalent industry experience is highly valued.
5+ years of experience in electrical wholesale distribution or related industry.
Prior leadership or branch management experience strongly preferred.
Experience working within ISO-compliant environments, including adherence to documented standards, audit readiness, and continuous improvement processes.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Ability to obtain DOT Medical Certificate may be required in some locations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for health and dental, vision coverage
401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Company-paid holidays.
Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningperformance analysisinventory managementsales growthcoachingperformance evaluationlogistics managementaccount developmentwarehouse operationsforklift operation

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationcoachingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcustomer serviceteam managementperformance management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeforklift certificationDOT Medical Certificate