General Manager

FCX Performance•Phoenix, AZ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

B2B outside sales leaders – take your next career step with a global industrial distribution company. Applied Industrial Technologies’ company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. We offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed. We are hiring a results-driven Branch Sales Manager in Phoenix, AZ. As a leading industrial distributor (and Fortune 1000 company), we realize we are only as strong as our dedicated team. Selling millions of industrial products to all types of customers takes a special team and that's where you come in. Why join us? Applied earned its place as one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2021 as well as the Outstanding Employer Support award from the U.S. Navy. We are a GSA approved vendor. Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our US team has 20+ years of service! in addition to competitive pay including quarterly and annual bonus opportunities and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (company vehicle, 401K with company match, insurance, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) we also provide: A LASTING CAREER – Career paths are available throughout the country Professional development and training Team oriented company culture where it’s called work for a reason but have fun in the process Lead a local team with company backing. Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise. Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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.
Not eligible for relocation benefits.
Expected to be performed on site.
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 much of your time in the field, calling on and developing customers.
Develop your team to meet / exceed sales and profit goals by developing a productive, healthy environment where people want to succeed and grow personally and as a team.
Hire, train, & develop strong performing team players.
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.
Manage personal assigned accounts as required.