Specializing in industrial automation, controls, drives, power distribution, and instrumentation, Industrial Electronic Supply, Inc. (IES) delivers industry-leading products and solutions, across the region with stocking locations in five states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Established in 1963, IES is a privately owned regional distributor that embraces a culture of servant-based leadership and we work to constantly improve the company's value to the communities we serve and drive long-term business by supporting the success and inspiring loyalty in our customers, suppliers, and employees. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IES has an opportunity for an experienced Branch Manager ready for a long-term career leading our Gulf Coast team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES

• Provide progressive leadership and set example while leading sales and day-to-day branch operations.
• Monitor and lead performance to profit goals, and operational metrics for inside and outside team members.
• Lead, motivate, and direct branch team to serve customers in an exceptional and profitable manner.
• Assist with hiring, as well as training, coaching, and mentoring employees to ensure they have the skills and product knowledge necessary to excel.
• Maximize employee productivity and accountability by supervising, evaluating and managing branch employees according to company policies.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for sales and growth.
• Engage directly with key customers, as well as suppliers, to foster relationships and develop new business.
• Participate in the development of, and implementation of, business planning strategies.
• Effectively manage inventory, assets, and expenses.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TALENTS & REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in wholesale electrical/electronic distribution industry required.
• Working knowledge of all functional areas of the industry, as well as the customers and markets we serve.
• Extensive experience in different industrial markets, including industry knowledge, customer base knowledge, competitive landscape, market dynamics, and common applications.
• Experience specifically in the Gulf Coast market preferred.
• Substantial familiarity and experience with high tech products and industrial automation solutions (including PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, drives, and controls).
• Effective leadership, interpersonal, negotiating, strategic pricing, and problem-solving skills, as well as industrial sales experience.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Dedication to serving customers, facilitating partnerships, and successfully leading and managing the branch.
• Understanding of business and management principles, strategic planning, and effective allocation and coordination of people and resources.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus a minimum of three to five years of relevant industrial distribution leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in wholesale distribution operations, including inventory control, order management, supply chain, and customer service.
• Background in business development.
• Proficient with computer technology, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Drug screen and pre-employment aptitude tests are required.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary and profit sharing as applicable
  
• 401K plan + company matching
• Group health insurance + life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Opportunities for ongoing/product training
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Paid volunteer day to serve non-profit of your choice

IES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

IES also maintains a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment substance abuse testing.