Branch Manager — Columbia, SC Area

Full-Time | $70,000–$120,000 per year | In-Person

About the Role

IEG is experiencing significant growth and is seeking an experienced, innovative Branch Manager with a strong background in industrial electrical services. This leader will drive branch performance by developing customer relationships, managing operations, and leading a team of skilled electrical professionals. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong business acumen and a proven ability to grow revenue while maintaining high standards of service and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Build and strengthen customer relationships using a consultative sales approach.
• Understand customer needs and provide accurate, competitive quotes.
• Ensure job costs, profitability, and margins align with company standards.
• Develop strategies to secure repeat business and expand market presence.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts while identifying strategic new opportunities.
• Carry an individual sales quota and collaborate with Business Development personnel to achieve branch goals.

Branch Operations

• Oversee all aspects of branch operations, including sales performance, profitability, staffing, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage P&L, budgeting, gross margin goals, and utilization metrics.
• Recruit, hire, and lead branch staff including apprentices, journeymen, purchasing personnel, and electronic field technicians.
• Assess workload demands and assign internal resources appropriately.
• Communicate with suppliers and purchasers to secure necessary equipment on time.
• Provide strong leadership, inspire team performance, and uphold the IEG standard across all operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of general or operations management experience in a trades-related industry (electrical industry preferred).
• Experience in business development, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Proven success managing P&L statements and driving revenue growth.
• Project management experience with the ability to match personnel skillsets to project requirements.
• Demonstrated success as a selling manager with consistent achievement of targets.
• Ability to manage, coach, and motivate a multi-level staff of 5–15 employees.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on, calm under pressure, innovative, and solution-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Driver's License (required).
• Electrical Certification or License (required).
• Journeyman License (preferred).
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Education

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000–$120,000 per year
• Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Bonus opportunities
• Schedule:
  • Monday–Friday
  • Day shift
  • On-call rotation
  • Overtime and weekend work as needed

Location

• Must reliably commute to or be willing to relocate to the Columbia, SC area before starting.