Assistant Branch Manager – Industrial Automation
Waltham, MA
Full Time
Experienced
Eastern Industrial Automation is a well-established International Industrial Distributor of Mechanical, Automation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic products offering a broad offering of Engineering Services and System design solutions.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Branch Manager in Waltham, MA to support branch leadership, elevate operational performance, and drive exceptional customer and vendor relationships.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial distribution environment and enjoys working closely with inside sales, warehouse staff, outside sales teams, and corporate departments.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial distribution environment and enjoys working closely with inside sales, warehouse staff, outside sales teams, and corporate departments. The Assistant Branch Manager will work closely with the Branch/Office Manager to ensure the success and smooth operations of our Waltham Office.
Salary Range $77,000 - $82,000 +Company Car + Lucrative Commission / Bonus Structure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary based on business needs.
Operational & Team Leadership
QUALIFICATIONS:
https://www.easternia.com/
We are currently seeking an Assistant Branch Manager in Waltham, MA to support branch leadership, elevate operational performance, and drive exceptional customer and vendor relationships.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial distribution environment and enjoys working closely with inside sales, warehouse staff, outside sales teams, and corporate departments.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial distribution environment and enjoys working closely with inside sales, warehouse staff, outside sales teams, and corporate departments. The Assistant Branch Manager will work closely with the Branch/Office Manager to ensure the success and smooth operations of our Waltham Office.
Salary Range $77,000 - $82,000 +Company Car + Lucrative Commission / Bonus Structure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary based on business needs.
Operational & Team Leadership
- Support oversight of inside sales and warehouse personnel—helping coach, train, and develop high-performing staff.
- Maintain a professional, efficient, and customer-focused branch environment.
- Assist in scheduling, prioritizing workload, and maintaining accountability across the team.
- Build strong relationships with local customers, ensuring prompt responses and high-quality service.
- Support coordination with key suppliers and vendor partners to maximize joint opportunities and service levels.
- Assist with sales forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning initiatives.
- Help maintain records, reporting, documentation, and compliance with Office Management standards.
- Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and other support departments.
- Work closely with the outside sales team to support customer needs, quoting accuracy, product sourcing, and operational follow-through.
- Identify process improvements that increase efficiency, margin performance, and customer satisfaction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Solid work history.
- 3+ year experience in industrial automation / distribution, supply chain, or similar environment.
- Prior proven leadership experience.
- Knowledge of Mechanical, Automation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic products is highly desired.
- Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to access and accurately input and manipulate information using a variety of software.
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a hectic environment.
- Ability to lift and maneuver 25 – 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
https://www.easternia.com/
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