Market Branch Manager

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries.

Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses.

We exist to make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other.

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce.

Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations.

Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful.

You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is seeking a Market Branch Manager to lead our waterworks operations across Central Ohio.

This leadership role is responsible for supervising branches, driving regional performance, and implementing growth strategies.

The ideal candidate is a top-tier leader with a strong background in multi-site operations, financial oversight, and team development.

Position Details: * Reports to the Senior General Manager * Direct oversight of 15 to 20 associates * This position leads operations of a high-volume market branch, which may include multi-site oversight, and involves management of the primary location as well as mentor and develop other Branch Managers within the market.

* Total market revenue typically exceeds $100M+ annually.

Key Responsibilities: Regional Oversight: * Manage multiple branches or senior branch managers within a designated geographic area.

* Ensure all locations operate in alignment with company standards and goals.

Strategic Planning: * Develop and implement business unit strategies to drive market share growth, operational efficiency, and profitability.

* Analyze market trends and competition to find opportunities for expansion or improvement.

Leadership Development: * Mentor and coach senior branch managers, ensuring leadership and operational excellence.

* Serve as the key decision-maker for regional escalations and challenges.

Financial Responsibility: * Oversee financial performance for locations, ensuring alignment with budgets and profitability goals.

* Approve significant capital expenditures and investments for branches within the area.

Customer and Market Relationships: * Establish and maintain high-level relationships with key accounts, vendors, and community partners.

* Represent the company at regional events, industry meetings, and negotiations.

* Works with Sales Manager to grow key accounts.

Reporting and Communication: * Act as the point of contact between the branches and leadership.

* Provide regular updates on business unit performance, challenges, and opportunities.

Innovation and Growth: * Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, customer experience, and market positioning across all branches.

* Lead regional efforts in growing services, entering new markets, and achieving company-wide growth targets.

Qualifications: * Minimum of 2+ years of dynamic experience in multi-site branch management, ideally within the water, wastewater, or related infrastructure industries.

* Proven track record to lead large teams and run complex operations.

* Strong critical thinking, financial competence, and decision-making skills.

* Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership development capabilities.

* Proven success in driving growth, improving efficiency, and achieving financial targets.

* Sophisticated sales acuity - understanding of how to influence and how to drive sales strategies in multiple locations, grow market share, develop new business, etc.

At Ferguson, we care for each other.

We value our well-being just as much as our hard work.

We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates.

Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

* Pay Range: * $9,875.00 - $15,800.00 * Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

* This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

* Ferguson complies with all wage regulations.

The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

* The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC.

is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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