Urbana Branch Manager

Join Our Legacy: Branch Manager Position at Connor Co. in Urbana, IL

Are you ready to step into a role that not only offers a deep-rooted history but also promises a future filled with growth and opportunity? Connor Co., a company with a rich heritage, is pleased to announce an exciting opening for a Branch Manager in Urbana, IL. We are seeking a driven individual who is committed to building a lasting career within our esteemed organization.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive background in HVAC and Plumbing is essential.


• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug testing.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Master the Eclipse system, including paper flows, procedures, and policies.


• Foster and maintain strong relationships with both employees and valued customers.


• Regularly engage with manufacturer representatives.


• Participate in scheduled managers' meetings.


• Collaborate with sales staff to nurture and enhance customer relations.


• Provide support to the sales team in the realm of collections when required.


• Coordinate customer product training alongside the Marketing Manager.


• Attend industry trade shows and engage in product training.


• Skillfully follow directions and liaise with corporate colleagues to achieve company objectives.


• Take charge of interviewing candidates, checking references, and making personnel selections.


• Oversee the training process for new team members.


• Enforce and communicate employment policies, ensuring fairness and consistency in discipline.


• Organize work schedules effectively.


• Communicate sales and advertising strategies to the Marketing Manager.


• Lead the branch staff, optimizing their potential and identifying career paths.


• Conduct regular meetings to communicate goals, branch performance, and employee input.


• Contribute valuable insights as an integral part of the management team, aligning objectives with other functions.


• Stay updated through educational workshops, professional publications, and networking.


• Collaborate with the CFO/COO on budgeting and branch financial performance.


• Maintain optimal inventory levels by coordinating with the purchasing department.


• Execute additional tasks as required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Strong management or supervisory background.


• Five years of HVAC and Plumbing experience.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Self-sufficiency in completing tasks within tight deadlines.


• Ability to engage effectively with personnel at all levels.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.


• Persuasiveness and responsiveness across the organization.


• Professional demeanor while managing a demanding workload.


• Strong organizational aptitude.


• Skilled in workload prioritization.


• Discretion when handling confidential information.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.


• Options for Voluntary Term Life insurance, Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts.


• Robust 401k plan.


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays.


• $10,000 in life insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability are covered 100% by Connor Co. for full-time employees.

To learn more about our legacy at Connor Co., visit us at www.connorco.com.

Application Process:

• Please apply exclusively through our job board: Connor Co. Career Opportunities


• We are not accepting in-person applications.


• Kindly refrain from phone inquiries.

At Connor Co., it's the people who truly make a difference. Join us and be part of our enduring journey!

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