General Manager

Applied Industrial Technologies

$80K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of B2B outside industrial sales experience targeting office and plant personnel
  • Proven leadership experience and team building skills
  • Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
  • Adaptable with the ability to quickly learn new processes
  • Effective problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
  • Competent computer skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent; notable experience in bearings/power transmission sales is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee P&L for the branch, showcasing leadership and strategic managerial skills
  • Lead and motivate Inside and Outside Sales teams to achieve sales growth
  • Conduct field visits to foster relationships with customers while coaching Account Managers
  • Manage service center activities, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability
  • Develop sales strategies to enhance market presence and drive revenue
  • Evaluate market conditions and identify potential new customers
  • Create a dynamic work environment through exemplary leadership

Benefits

  • Base salary with bonus opportunities
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous education
  • Personalized training and career development programs
Full Job Description

Responsibilities

As Branch Manager, you will have P&L responsibility allowing you to showcase not only yoursales development, strategic planning, administrativeandproject managementskills, but also yourcoaching and mentoringabilities. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead the Inside and Outside Sales team. If you relish the idea of serving industrial B2B customers through everything, from hands-on operational duties, to salesmanship and team motivation efforts, this could be the perfect career choice for you!

Much of your time will be in the field, calling on and developing customers both personally and coaching Account Managers. Our diverse customer base includes agriculture, food, aggregate, mining, manufacturing, schools, hospitals, government, and more.

Manage overall service center activities including profitability & growth, inside & outside sales & service, programs & activities related to product promotions, office & warehouse functions. Service Center P&L responsibility, top and bottom line.

  • Hire, train, & develop strong performing team players. Champion leadership competencies

  • Lead training for sales expertise & product knowledge. Ensure high customer relations & satisfaction

  • Develop, manage & implement service center sales activities & strategies, account assignment & territory management, sales performance goal achievement, margins

  • Identify & evaluate new customers, market conditions, opportunities, competitive pressures

  • Recommend & implement actions to maximize sales, increase margins, expand market share

  • Personal assigned accounts as required

  • Leadership by example Create a positive, dynamic, and fun work environment

Requirements:

  • 3+ years proven B2B outside industrial sales experience, calling on front office & plant personnel

  • Leadership experience, team building.Industrial sales / sales management exp preferred

  • Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills

  • Ability / desire to quickly learn new processes and systems

  • Problem solving, multi-tasking, sense of urgency, sense of humor

  • Solid computer skills

  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record (MVR)

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Bearings and/or power transmission sales experiencea plus

  • This position is not eligible for relocation benefits and is expected to be performed on site.

  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. We are not able to offer sponsorship of work visas for this position.

Benefits

As a Branch Manager with Applied, you will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. Here is just some of what we have to offer:

  • Base salary and bonus opportunities. Company vehicle

  • Health, vision, and dental coverage

  • 401(k) w/ company match

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, tuition reimbursement

  • Personalized training and development program

  • Career development and advancement opportunities

Build a rewarding management career with a global leader in industrial distribution!

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