This is a job for a General Manager position with the company located in the Columbus, MS area.

Job Summary: As Branch Manager, you will have P&L responsibility allowing you to showcase not only your sales development, strategic planning, administrative and project management skills, but also, you're coaching and mentoring abilities. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead the Inside and Outside Sales team. If you relish the idea of serving industrial B2B customers through everything, from hands-on operational duties to salesmanship and team motivation efforts, this could be the perfect career choice for you! Much of your time will be in the field, calling on and developing customers both personally and coaching Account Managers. Our diverse customer base includes agriculture, food, aggregate, mining, manufacturing, schools, hospitals, government, and more. Manage overall service center activities including profitability & growth, inside & outside sales & service, programs & activities related to product promotions, office & warehouse functions. Service Center P&L responsibility, top and bottom line.

Responsibilities: Hire, train, & develop strong performing team players. Champion leadership competencies. Lead training for sales expertise & product knowledge. Ensure high customer relations & satisfaction. 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 pressure. Recommend & implement actions to maximize sales, increase margins, expand market share. Personal assigned accounts as required. Leadership by example Create a positive, dynamic, and fun work environment.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. 3+ years proven B2B outside industrial sales experience, calling on front office & plant personnel. Leadership experience, team building. Industrial sales / sales management exp preferred. Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills. Ability / desire to quickly learn new processes and systems. Problem solving, multi-tasking, sense of urgency, sense of humor. Solid computer skills. Valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR). Bearings and/or power transmission sales experience a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.