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 looking for a results-driven Branch Sales Manager to lead our team in Fresno, CA.

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 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 includingquarterly and annualbonus opportunities and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader, (company vehicle, 401K with company match, insurance, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) we also provide:

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  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 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 semi-conductors and high-tech industries, aggregate, food and beverage, paper, OEMs, 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.

• 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 with a tangible product.
• 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 driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR)
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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.

In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical estimated total compensation for this position is $120,000-$150,000 per year depending on experience. This includes a base salary of $70-80k/yr depending on experience and estimated total bonus of $50-70k/yr. Bonus amounts can be tied to company, location and/or individual performance, but 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.).

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.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.