General Manager

1115 Applied Industrial Technologies - PA LLC • Loyalsock Township, PA

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About The Position

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a General Manager to lead a service center for a global industrial distribution company. The position combines sales leadership, hands-on operational involvement, and full service center profit-and-loss responsibility. The manager leads the Inside and Outside Sales team and reports to the Regional Manager.

The role spends substantial time in the field developing customers and coaching Account Managers. Customers span industries including agriculture, food, aggregate, mining, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and government. The manager oversees service center profitability and growth, sales and service, product promotions, office and warehouse functions, team development, customer satisfaction, sales strategy, account and territory management, and performance goals.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of proven B2B outside industrial sales experience calling on front-office and plant personnel.
• Leadership and team-building experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including English grammar.
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems.
• Problem-solving and multitasking abilities, a sense of urgency, and a sense of humor.
• Solid computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial sales or sales management experience preferred.
• Bearings and/or power transmission sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall service center activities, including profitability and growth, inside and outside sales and service, product promotion programs, and office and warehouse functions.
• Manage service center profit-and-loss responsibility, including top-line and bottom-line results.
• Hire, train, and develop strong team players and champion leadership competencies.
• Lead training in sales expertise and product knowledge, and ensure high customer relations and satisfaction.
• Develop, manage, and implement sales activities and strategies, account assignments, territory management, sales performance goals, and margin objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new customers, market conditions, opportunities, and competitive pressures.
• Recommend and implement actions to maximize sales, increase margins, and expand market share.
• Manage personally assigned accounts as required.
• Lead by example and create a positive, dynamic, and fun work environment.
• Develop customers in the field and coach Account Managers.

Benefits

• Base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) with 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