General Manager

1110 Applied Industrial Technologies - Dixie, Inc. • SC

152d

About The Position

Sales manager professionals—don’t pass up this opportunity for a great new career with a global industrial distribution company that combines sales leadership with P&L responsibility. Applied is an industry-leading value-added distributor of a wide variety of innovative, quality industrial products. Since 1923, we have been committed to always having the right part in stock and always getting it to the customer when they need it.

Requirements

• 3+ years proven B2B outside industrial sales experience, calling on front office & plant personnel.
• Leadership experience and team building.
• Industrial sales / sales management experience 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 driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bearings and/or power transmission sales experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Have P&L responsibility allowing you to showcase sales development, strategic planning, administrative and project management skills, and coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Lead the Inside and Outside Sales team, reporting to the Regional Manager.
• Serve industrial B2B customers through operational duties, salesmanship, and team motivation efforts.
• Spend much time in the field, calling on and developing customers personally and coaching Account Managers.
• Manage overall service center activities including profitability & growth, inside & outside sales & service, and product promotions.
• Hire, train, & develop strong performing team players.
• Lead training for sales expertise & product knowledge.
• Ensure high customer relations & satisfaction.
• Develop, manage & implement service center sales activities & strategies.
• Identify & evaluate new customers, market conditions, opportunities, and competitive pressures.
• Recommend & implement actions to maximize sales, increase margins, and expand market share.
• Create a positive, dynamic, and fun work environment.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees