Branch Manager

We know what it means to put the customer first—our business is built upon a tradition of exceptional, individualized customer service. Our employees experience the excitement and satisfaction that comes from working for a successful, expanding company where every team member makes a difference and where initiative and hard work are valued and rewarded. We are confident that if you choose to work at ROBINSON, you will be taking your first steps towards a challenging, profitable, and satisfying career.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of branch operations. This role provides leadership across sales, customer relationships, financial management, operations, and team development, ensuring the branch delivers strong business results while supporting a positive, high-performing culture.

This opportunity is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career, expand their leadership impact, and play a key role in driving branch success. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates ROBINSON's values, builds strong relationships, and is motivated to support their team, customers, and business objectives.

• Lead the team: Coach and support employees while setting clear expectations, building accountability, and developing individual and team performance.
• Drive branch performance: Lead sales growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness through strong leadership and execution.
• Strengthen customer relationships: Build and maintain strong customer partnerships while delivering a consistently high level of service.
• Manage financial results: Oversee budgets, expenses, and P&L performance.
• Oversee branch operations: Ensure day-to-day operations are safe, productive, efficient, and accurate.
• Manage inventory: Ensure inventory accuracy, optimize inventory investment, minimize variances, and support product availability.
• Develop talent: Identify opportunities to build capability, strengthen employee engagement, and support career development.
• Foster ROBINSON's Safety Culture: Maintain a safe work environment through leadership, training, and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance efficiency, customer experience, and business performance.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a wholesale, distribution, or related industry environment.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing branch or wholesale operations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and engage employees while promoting accountability and high performance.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing P&L performance, budgets, and financial statements.
• Experience driving sales growth while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, suppliers, employees, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• A practical, proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Post-secondary education in Business Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Take the next step in your leadership career and broaden your scope of responsibility.
• Strengthen your financial, operational, and people leadership capabilities.
• Partner closely with regional leadership to influence branch strategy and performance.
• Build a high-performing, engaged, and accountable team.
• Make a meaningful impact on customer success, employee development, and business growth.

Family-owned ROBINSON is a leading Canadian distributor of plumbing, heating, electrical, and lighting products. Today, the company serves customers in the…