Sales Center Manager

POOLCORP•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

POOLCORP is the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products, with over 445 Sales Centers in 12 countries and a team of more than 6,000 dedicated employees. The Sales Center Manager is responsible for developing and managing a business operation to increase sales, profitability, market share, and customer and employee satisfaction. This role involves directing, coordinating, and monitoring all sales, branch operations, and personnel development activities. POOLCORP values integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, fostering a family-oriented, hometown culture within a strong, stable, and growing business.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in industrial distribution, warehousing, or equivalent.
Strong sales aptitude and the ability to manage a team of sales representatives.
Knowledge of industrial product lines such as gunnite, concrete, pool and spa equipment, chemicals, construction materials, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, HVAC supplies, auto parts, or similar industrial tangible goods.
A minimum of 2 years of management experience with full profit and loss responsibility for a $5-10 Million operation.
Experience hiring, training, and managing a staff of 10 or more employees.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office software.
Familiarity with inventory control software and customer management sales systems.
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.
This position is considered “safety-sensitive”.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Military, Military Spouses, and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assesses local market conditions, identifies current and prospective sales opportunities, and develops forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans for the sales center.
Manages full financial operations including budget, P&L, and sales center expenses.
Oversees sales management of both inside and outside sales efforts, multi-channel marketing, price matrixing, support of sales promotions, and coordination with preferred vendors.
Hires, trains, directs, and manages all sales center personnel involved with sales, customer service, accounts receivable, and warehouse operations. May perform these activities directly depending on sales center size.
Manages accounts receivable, including credit management, collections, and cash management.
Oversights operations, including supporting corporate operations procedures, working with Operations managers and buyers to determine stock items and inventory targets, managing non-performing inventory, ensuring compliance with all safety and governmental regulations, and providing proper facilities management.
Provides entrepreneurial leadership to grow the business through new product development, customer and market development, complementary product marketing, and strategic planning.
Other non-essential job duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities
Company vehicle
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
401(k) with generous company match
13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts