Branch Sales Manager

B2B outside sales leaders take your next career step with a global industrial distribution company.

Applied Industrial Technologies company culture is friendly fun with healthy competition and rewards. We offer integrity inclusion and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

We are hiring a results-driven Branch Sales Manager in Columbia MO. The Columbia territory includes a 100-mile radius around Columbia..

As a leading industrial distributor (and Fortune 1000 company) we realize we are only as strong as our dedicated team. Selling millions of industrial products to all types of customers takes a special team and thats where you come in.

Why join us

Applied earned its place as one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes for 2021 as well as the Outstanding Employer Support award from the U.S. Navy. We are a GSA approved vendor.

Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our US team has 20 years of service!

in addition to competitive pay including quarterly and annual bonus opportunities and all the benefits youd expect from an industry leader (company vehicle 401K with company match insurance time off employee assistance tuition reimbursement etc.) we also provide:

• A LASTING CAREER Career paths are available throughout the country
• Professional development and training
• Team oriented company culture where its called work for a reason but have fun in the process
• Lead a local team with company backing

What youll do:

As Branch Sales Manager you will have P&L responsibility. Lead your team in building value and ongoing relationships with new and existing industrial B2B customers.

Much of your time will be in the field calling on and developing customers. Our diverse customer base includes food aggregate agriculture general manufacturing wood products schools hospitals government and more.

Develop your team to meet / exceed sales and profit goals by developing a productive healthy environment where people want to succeed and grow personally and as a team.

• Develop manage & implement service center sales activities & strategies account assignment & territory management sales performance goal achievement margins
• Hire train & develop strong performing team players
• Identify & evaluate new customers market conditions opportunities competitive pressures
• Recommend & implement actions to maximize sales increase margins expand market share
• Personal assigned accounts

Qualifications:

• 2 yrs B2B outside sales experience with a tangible product.
• 1 year sales management / leadership experience.
• Industrial distribution experience a plus
• Operations and/or P&L experience a plus
• Attention to detail strong organizational skills
• Written & verbal communication including English grammar
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record (MVR)
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
• 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.

Build a rewarding management career with a global leader in industrial distribution and watch your ideas and input drive whats next for our business!

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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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.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.