Sales / Operations Manager

One of the largest industrial distributors in the southeast US, has an immediate opening for an Sales/Operations Manager in our Charleston, SC branch.  Ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following:  industrial sales, construction sales, steel sales, and safety sales.  Candidate must have sales and management experience.

Job Summary and Overview:

The Sales/Operations Manager shall be responsible for the DAILY planning and directing of resources within the branch. This includes profit and loss responsibility as it relates to branch performance.  The Manager is responsible for obtaining from the assigned territory, the Company's share of the market for each of the product lines represented. This is accomplished in accordance with the over-all company policies and objectives and at established prices and margins.  The Manager will make recommendations that directly impact inventory and stocking strategies. The Manager is responsible for identifying and implementing the training needs of the branch.  This requires the local Manager to understand the basic responsibilities of each employee within the local branch. The Manager is responsible for implementing effective processes aimed at maintaining the inventory integrity and customer service goals established for the branch, and is responsible for the planning and directing of all warehouse activities including receiving, receiving inspection, stocking, shipping, delivery and value-add operations. The recommendations and decisions made by this person will have organization-wide impact. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ø      Requires a working knowledge of the industrial supply business.

Ø      Possess excellent organizational skills.

Ø      Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Well versed in problem solving techniques.

Ø      Ability to effectively communicate with management and peers.

Ø      Budget development and cost management abilities.

Ø      Administrative skills including record keeping and report structure.

Ø      Material planning and scheduling techniques.

Ø      Material inspection and evaluation methods and procedures.

Ø      Ability to work directly with employees and maintain a productive employee involvement environment.

Ø      Able to provide coaching and leadership

Ø      Demonstrate enthusiasm, teamwork, creativity, and will work to create and maintain a climate conducive to an effective and efficient operation

Salary plus Generous Bonus Potential