General Manager - Hamilton, Canada - Applied Industrial Technologies

Applied Industrial Technologies

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Reporting to the Regional Manager, as the General Manager you will have P&L responsibility over your location(s), allowing you to showcase not only your sales development, strategic planning, and project management skills, but also your abilities to lead, coach, and mentor the inside sales, outside sales, service and support staff.

This role will be a champion for safety and overall strategic direction of your staff and will differentiate through superior customer service.

If you relish the idea of serving industrial B2B customers through everything, from personal outside sales calls to strategic planning, and team coaching/motivation efforts, this could be the perfect career choice for you

Don't pass up on this opportunity for a great opportunity with a global industrial distribution company that allows you to do far more than just taking orders.

Since 1923, in partnership with over 4,000 world-class manufacturers, we are an industry-leading value-added distributor of a wide variety of innovative and reliable industrial products.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for directing, planning and managing overall center activities including, asset management, profitability and growth, outside sales, programs and activities related to product promotions, office and warehouse functions, and customer service. Direct accountability for service center profit/loss.
Direct and manage center's sales activities including, developing sales objectives and strategies; identifying and evaluating new customers, market conditions and competitive pressures. Identify opportunities, make recommendations to management and implement plans to maximize sales, increase margins and expand market share.
Manage and assist in developing sales expertise and knowledge of product lines.
Lead and champion a safe and healthy work environment
Determine sales force account assignments, monitor and review sales performance, including goals achievement, margin improvement, customer complaints and territory management.
Attend sales calls within the territory, maintain customer relations and be engaged in direct sales activities
Prepare and develop annual center (s) operating budget reports including items such as forecasts, sales, margins, expenses, productivity and inventory.
Work closely with other departments, divisions or associates on matters of mutual concern and responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

Completed postsecondary education or significant industry experience
Prior management experience is required
Sales cycle experience, B2B preferable
Shop Experience and/or a technical background would be an asset
Local market knowledge
Excellent communication skills written and verbal
Demonstrated decision making and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently to take responsibility for daytoday tasks of operating the service centre (s) and driving sales

Proficient computer skills

SAP experience is an asset

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You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas.

Here is just some of what we have to offer:

Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
Company supported community involvement opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.