Generator Division Manager - Omaha, NE

Sonepar • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Echo Electric is hiring a Manager for its Generator Division in Omaha, Nebraska. The role provides leadership and strategic direction for the division, with responsibility for sales growth, service operations, employee development, customer relationships, and vendor partnerships. The manager balances hands-on day-to-day operational leadership with the longer-term objective of expanding the generator business. The role calls for an organized, customer-focused leader who is comfortable developing employees and committed to learning as generator technology and market opportunities evolve.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional travel may be required. A valid driver’s license and a proven safe driving record are required. The job may involve lifting up to 25 pounds and safely lifting heavy equipment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer and vendor relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to plan and schedule the work of others.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with general computer applications and Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving, analysis, and resolution skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Passion for learning electrical products, their applications, and the electrical distribution industry.
• Willingness to travel occasionally; valid driver’s license and proven safe driving record.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including generator repair.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment safely as part of the job.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance to ensure operational readiness for fieldwork.
• Familiarity with schematics for troubleshooting and repair.

Nice To Haves

• Sales skills for promoting additional services or products to clients.
• Previous experience as a service technician or mechanic is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the Generator Division’s inside sales and service teams by setting clear expectations and promoting accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service.
• Meet regularly with branch management and sales teams to identify generator opportunities, improve coordination, and support local market growth.
• Schedule and participate in customer meetings to strengthen existing relationships, develop new business, understand customer needs, and identify generator sales and service opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with generator manufacturers and key vendor partners, coordinating on product strategy, training, technical support, opportunities, and market development.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase generator sales, service revenue, and market share across the company’s footprint.
• Develop structured employee training plans to strengthen product knowledge, technical competency, sales capabilities, and overall effectiveness.
• Maintain knowledge of generator products, applications, competitive offerings, industry trends, and market changes.
• Stay organized while managing customer opportunities, employee priorities, vendor initiatives, training programs, and departmental objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• Employee discount on products.
• Access to a variety of personal development trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed