A well-established industrial solutions company with multiple business lines, spanning equipment sales, rentals, and service sought a dynamic leader to manage one of its key regional branches. The company has a long-standing history, a strong reputation in the industrial sector, and a growing footprint across multiple states along with ambitious plans for continued expansion.
The Challenge
The branch required a Branch Manager to:
- Own full P&L responsibility for the location
- Oversee daily operations across service, parts, equipment sales, and rentals
- Lead a team of 50+ employees, including several direct reports in leadership positions
- Maintain high-performing team dynamics while supporting revenue growth
- Be an active visible leader in the field, collaborating closely with sales and operations
The role demanded a confident hands-on leader with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, a strong operational mindset, and the ability to inspire and develop teams.
The Solution
Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search conducted a targeted search to identify candidates with:
- Proven experience managing industrial or service-oriented branches
- Strong P&L oversight and business acumen
- Leadership of 50+ employees, including multiple team leads or managers
- Active, engaged leadership style and excellent interpersonal skills
Naviga partnered closely with the customer to ensure cultural fit, operational expertise, and alignment with the company’s long-term growth goals.
The Result
Naviga successfully placed a Branch Manager who:
- Took full ownership of branch operations and P&L
- Strengthened team performance and alignment with corporate goals
- Enhanced operational processes and vendor management
- Drove revenue growth while maintaining high employee engagement and customer satisfaction
Impact
With Naviga’s support, the company:
- Secured leadership capable of driving continued branch growth
- Established operational stability and scalable processes for the team
- Positioned the branch to contribute significantly to the company’s multi-state expansion strategy
- Reinforced a culture of accountability, performance, and employee development
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