District Branch Manager, Wholesale Distribution

We are partnering with a long-established, privately held wholesale distribution organization to identify a District Branch Manager to lead the company’s most profitable district located in Oregon. This leader will oversee multiple branch locations, guide branch-level leadership teams, and play a direct role in driving performance, culture, and long-term growth across the district.

This role is ideal for a results-driven, people-centered leader who understands how to balance financial performance with operational excellence, customer relationships, and a strong, values-based culture.

Compensation includes an attractive base salary, annual performance-based bonus, and monthly vehicle allowance. Comprehensive benefits include 401-K with company match, annual profit-sharing, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid vacation, volunteer hours, sick leave, and holidays.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for multiple Branch Managers across a large district. 
• Drive sales growth, profitability, and operational performance across all assigned locations.
• Lead annual budgeting, goal setting, and performance review processes for the district.
• Monitor and evaluate branch performance using key metrics such as sales, margin, inventory turnover, safety, customer satisfaction, and accounts receivable.
• Translate financial and operational data into clear priorities and action plans for branch teams.
• Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, inventory disciplines, and safety practices.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for key customers, vendors, and internal partners.
• Support Branch Managers with hiring, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence across branches, reinforcing a culture of accountability, trust, and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer service, profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Travel regularly throughout the district (up to 50%), including periodic overnight stays.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent industry experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of multi-site leadership experience in wholesale distribution.
• Proven success leading multiple profit centers with full P&L responsibility.
• Background in plumbing, waterworks, HVAC, or closely related construction-focused wholesale industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, performance, and operational metrics across multiple locations.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and developing frontline leaders.
• Proven record of driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, customer satisfaction, revenue growth, and profitability.
• Ethical, people-focused leadership style that fosters ownership, accountability, and engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey clear expectations, directions, and goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; Epicor Eclipse experience is a plus.
• Ability to engage effectively with employees, customers, and vendor partners at all levels.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the region.

Candidates must currently live in, or be willing to relocate to, the greater Portland, OR area. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding candidates. Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).