Staffing Branch Manager

Branch Manager – Staffing & Operations Leadership

Akron, Ohio | Industrial & Warehouse Staffing

Are you the type of leader who loves building business, motivating teams, and winning in a fast-moving environment?

We are an established and growing staffing company seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Akron market. This branch specializes in factory, warehouse, and light industrial staffing with strong temp-to-hire business and significant growth potential still ahead.

This is not a “maintain the status quo” role. We are looking for someone excited to expand market share, drive sales growth, build client relationships, lead a successful recruiting team, and create a high-performance culture.

If you enjoy high call volume, fast decision-making, team leadership, client development, and seeing the direct impact of your efforts, this could be an outstanding opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Drive Branch Growth

• Develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts throughout the Akron market
• Increase branch revenue through business development, client retention, and service excellence
• Identify opportunities to grow market share within manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, and industrial sectors
• Partner with local businesses to become a trusted workforce solution provider

Lead a High-Performing Team

• Manage, coach, and motivate a team of recruiters and staffing professionals
• Create accountability around recruiting activity, sales goals, fill ratios, retention, and customer satisfaction
• Build a positive, energetic, results-driven culture
• Train and develop employees for long-term success and advancement

Oversee Daily Staffing Operations

• Ensure client orders are filled quickly and accurately
• Recruit, interview, and place quality candidates in temp-to-hire and temporary positions
• Utilize ATS/CRM systems effectively to manage recruiting pipelines, sales activity, and branch performance
• Monitor branch operations, compliance, and service quality standards
• Maintain strong communication with clients, candidates, and internal leadership

What We’re Looking For

We are searching for a dynamic leader who combines sales ability, operational strength, and people leadership.

Ideal Background

• Staffing industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing a branch, recruiting team, or staffing operation
• Proven success in B2B sales, account management, or business development
• Experience in industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, or light industrial staffing is highly valued
• ATS/CRM experience required
• AI forward - utilize tools for high productivity and faster customer service

You’ll Stand Out If You Are:

• Competitive and growth-minded
• Strong under pressure and highly organized
• Motivating, positive, and team-oriented
• Comfortable making decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship-driven with excellent communication skills
• Accountable, ethical, and customer-focused
• AI implementation for productivity, sales or customer satisfaction

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + commission/incentive opportunity
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• IRA 
• Paid time off

Schedule & Requirements

• Full-time, on-site position
• Monday–Friday
• Occasional early morning or evening networking/client events
• Valid driver’s license required