Manager

Sales Manager Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities As Store Manager, you will have P&L responsibility allowing you to showcase not only your sales development, strategic planning, administrative and project management skills, but also your coaching and mentoring abilities. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead the Inside and Outside Sales team. If you relish the idea of serving industrial B2B customers through everything from hands-on operational duties to salesmanship and team motivation efforts, this could be the perfect career choice for you!

Much of your time will be in the field, calling on and developing customers both personally and coaching Account Managers. Our diverse customer base includes agriculture, food, aggregate, mining, manufacturing, schools, hospitals, government, and more.

Manage overall service center activities including profitability & growth, inside & outside sales & service, programs & activities related to product promotions, office & warehouse functions

Service Center P&L responsibility, top and bottom line.

Hire, train, & develop strong performing team players. Champion leadership competencies

Lead training for sales expertise & product knowledge. Ensure high customer relations & satisfaction

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

Personal assigned accounts as required

Leadership by example Create a positive, dynamic, and fun work environment

Requirements

3+ years proven B2B outside industrial sales experience, calling on front office & plant personnel

Leadership experience, team building. Industrial sales / sales management exp 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

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits and is expected to be performed on site.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. We are not able to offer sponsorship of work visas for this position.

Benefits

As a Store Manager with Applied, you will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. Here is just some of what we have to offer:

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