General Manager

1110 Applied Industrial Technologies - Dixie, Inc.•Bossier City, LA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a results-driven Branch Sales Manager for their Bossier City, LA location. As a leading industrial distributor and Fortune 1000 company, they are looking for a dedicated individual to join their team. The company emphasizes a friendly, fun, and competitive culture with a focus on integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. They have been recognized as one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes and have received an Outstanding Employer Support award from the U.S. Navy. Many associates build long-lasting careers, with 25% of the US team having over 20 years of service. The role involves P&L responsibility, leading a team in building relationships with industrial B2B customers, and spending time in the field developing customers across various industries such as aggregate, food & beverage, paper, OEMs, schools, hospitals, and government.

Requirements

1+ year sales management & leadership experience.
2+ yrs B2B outside sales experience with a tangible product.
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills.
Written & verbal communication including English grammar.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR).
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. We are not able to offer sponsorship of work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Industrial distribution experience a plus.
Operations and/or P&L experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Have P&L responsibility.
Lead your team in building value and ongoing relationships with new and existing industrial B2B customers.
Spend time in the field, calling on and developing customers.
Develop your team to meet/exceed sales and profit goals by fostering a productive, healthy environment.
Hire, train, and develop strong performing team players.
Develop, manage, and implement service center sales activities & strategies, account assignment & territory management, and sales performance goal achievement.
Identify & evaluate new customers, market conditions, opportunities, and competitive pressures.
Recommend & implement actions to maximize sales, increase margins, and expand market share.
Manage personal assigned accounts as required.