Fargo Market Manager - HVAC/R Distribution

Gustave A Larson Company

$80K — $95K *
Fargo, ND 58103In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Leadership experience managing a branch or business unit with team responsibility
  • Demonstrable sales growth while maintaining operational discipline
  • Expertise in budget management and P&L ownership
  • Strong analytical capabilities and comfort with operational metrics
  • Proven coaching skills for team development and retention
  • Customer-centric mindset with strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience using ERP systems for inventory and reporting
  • Preferred experience in HVAC/R wholesale distribution

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Fargo's P&L, focusing on sales growth, expense management, and operational efficiency
  • Recruit, coach, and manage the performance of team members for future leadership
  • Enhance customer experience through responsiveness and strong contractor relationships
  • Collaborate with Sales leadership to expand market share and regain lapsed customers
  • Manage inventory to ensure availability while reducing dead stock levels
  • Analyze financial metrics to identify gaps and create actionable plans
  • Maintain safety and compliance standards, continuously improving operations

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Comprehensive total compensation structure
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Ongoing Sales and Operations education for professional growth
Full Job Description
If you like owning a P&L, building and developing teams, and seeing your decisions show up in the numbers every month - this is that job. You'll lead our Fargo HVAC/R distribution location, with real authority over sales, operations, inventory, and talent. A build-it role.

The Market Manager is responsible for overseeing several operations and sales for an assigned area. This role requires knowledge of HVAC/R systems, industry trends, business acumen, sales and operations.

What you'll own

  • Fargo's results. Full P&L accountability - sales growth, expense control, inventory investment, and operating efficiency for your location.
  • The team. Recruiting, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and building the bench that runs this branch five years from now.
  • The customer experience. Set the tone for responsiveness and accuracy, and stay close enough to key contractors that they call you by name.
  • Sales execution. Partner with Sales leadership to grow share in your territory, win back lapsed accounts, and land the strategic initiatives that move the business.
  • Inventory. Balance product availability against turns - right stock on the shelf, less dead inventory.
  • The numbers. Read the operational and financial metrics, find the gaps, build the action plan, and present results and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Safe, compliant operations. Uphold policy and safety standards while continuously improving how the work gets done.

What you bring

  • Leadership experience running a branch, location, or business unit - including full responsibility for a team
  • A proven track record of growing sales without giving up margin or operational discipline
  • Budget and P&L ownership, plus command of inventory and operating metrics
  • Strong analytical and decision-making instincts - you're comfortable in the numbers
  • Coaching skills that develop people and keep good ones from leaving
  • Customer-first mindset and the relationship skills to back it up
  • Comfort working in an ERP system to manage inventory, pricing, and reporting
  • HVAC/R wholesale distribution experience (strongly preferred)

What we offer
  • Competitive benefits
  • Total compensation package
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Sales and Operations education for continued growth and development

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