College degree in business, marketing or another related field
Five years+ of relevant experience within sales, sales management or branch management in a business-to-business sales environment focusing on small and medium-sized businesses
Understanding of financial statements
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to work in a moderate noise level office environment, operating units requiring PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection), exposure to outside elements, use stairs/elevators, and frequent auto travel (about 70%) including air travel (about 10%)
Responsibilities
Maintains a safe working environment
Oversees activities of personnel to ensure efficient operation of the branch
Acts as a sales leader for the branch servicing major accounts and actively pursuing new business
Leads team comprised of customer service, sales and warehouse employees; coaches and inspires staff to strive for excellence in customer service, sales and operations
Executes appropriate strategies and actions to increase sales, improve operating efficiencies, and manage assets to achieve ROI and bonus targets
Hires and develops employees to create a high-performing team which focuses on providing exceptional customer service, improving margins, and increasing sales and ROI
Safeguards and maintains all branch assets – building, fleet, equipment, inventory and receivables
Identifies new markets - increases market share and margins
Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures
Provides monthly and ad-hoc reports to head-office
Fosters excellence in customer and employee satisfaction
Involvement in the annual budget setting - ensures adherence and follow-up throughout the year
Plans, directs and leads all sales and business operations; accountable for the profitability of a branch within the distribution division; focuses on maximizing profits (EBITDA) and ROI and growing the business