General Manager

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 Branch 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 Benefits As a Branch 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 Build a rewarding management career with a global leader in industrial distribution! Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.