General Manager - Applied Industrial Technologies

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Sales Leaders: Take your next career step leading one of the highest performing, premier Branch/Service Centers at a global leader in Industrial Distribution.

Applied Industrial Technologies' company culture is one of healthy competition and rewards all while having fun and being part of a team. Our values lie in integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributions and ideas are encouraged and welcomed. We are looking for a results-driven General Manager to lead our team in Fremont, CA.

As a leading industrial distributor, we realize we are only as strong as our dedicated team. Helping all types of customers solve their problems with a wide breadth of industrial products and solutions takes a special team - and that's where you come in.

Why join us?

Applied earned its place as one of the World's 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 you'd expect from an industry leader, (including 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 it's called work for a reason but have fun in the process
• Lead a local team with company backing

What you'll do:

As the General Manager, you will have both sales and P&L responsibility. Lead your team in bringing value by solving your customers' needs and building mutually beneficial relationships with new and existing industrial B2B customers. Much of your time will be spent working with your team in the field, calling on and developing long lasting relationships with customers. Our diverse customer base includes the following market segments: the semi-conductor and high-tech industries, aggregate, food and beverage, original equipment manufacturers, schools, hospitals, municipalities, medical, HVAC 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.

• Hire, train, & develop strong performing team players
• 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

Qualifications:

• 2+ years field sales management and/or leadership experience.
• 2+ years B2B outside sales experience
• 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 driver's license and clean driving record (MVR)
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical estimated total compensation for this position is $200k-$250k per year. This includes salary ($80k-$100k/yr) based on experience, as well as quarterly and monthly bonus opportunities based on performance. No specific amount is guaranteed.

All full-time associates are eligible for typical employment benefits expected from an industry leader (including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, life insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.).

Build a rewarding management career with a global leader in industrial distribution and watch your ideas and input drive what's next for our business! Apply now for immediate consideration.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!