Regional Manager - Sales, Service & Warehouse Operations

ZipRecruiter; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in carbon solutions is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee operations in Vancouver. The role involves managing warehouse activities, leading service work, and developing sales within the Pacific Northwest. Candidates should have experience with activated carbon and operational responsibilities. This hybrid position offers a salary ranging from $5000 to $6000 per month based on experience.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Training and advancement opportunities

Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in activated carbon, water or air treatment.
• Experience operating forklifts and handling heavy materials.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the sub-leased warehouse facility.
• Perform carbon change-outs at customer sites.
• Serve as local account manager for clients in the Pacific Northwest.

Skills

Activated carbon expertise

Warehouse operations

Field operations

Mechanical aptitude

Sales development

Communication skills

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Regional Manager – Sales, Service & Warehouse Operations

Location: Vancouver, Washington

Department: Operations & Sales

Company Overview

Carbon Activated Corporation is a global leader in activated carbon solutions for air, water, and industrial applications. With manufacturing and distribution centers around the world, we pride ourselves on technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and industry-leading service.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Regional Manager to launch and operate our new sub-leased warehouse and service center in the Portland, Oregon area. This is a hybrid role that combines warehouse and service operations with sales development. You will be responsible for managing inventory, leading physical service work (including filter change-outs), and growing our regional customer base.

This is not a desk job; the right candidate will be comfortable getting dirty, lifting heavy loads, and operating equipment like forklifts. At the same time, you'll also be our boots on the ground for regional sales, client management, and local partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Facility Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the sub-leased warehouse facility
• Receive, store, and manage inventory of activated carbon and equipment
• Operate forklifts and manage bulk and bagged carbon movement
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance on-site
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing shipments and delivery logistics

Service & Field Work

• Perform carbon change-outs at customer sites, including:
• Emptying/reloading pressure vessels and carbon beds
• Handling dirty and physically demanding materials
• Using PPE, confined space entry equipment, and fall protection as needed
• Train and supervise part-time or contract labor as needed

Sales & Customer Support

• Serve as local account manager for clients in the Pacific Northwest
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across industrial, water, and air applications
• Emphasis on prospecting for new customers through site visits, door-to-door, andoutside prospecting
• Prepare quotes, coordinate orders, and support client projects from start to finish
• Represent Carbon Activated Corporation professionally at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following:
• Activated carbon
• Water or air treatment
• Industrial service work
• Field operations
• Experience operating forklifts and handling heavy materials
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in dirty, physical environments
• Self-starter comfortable managing both sales and operational responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing demeanor
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience in activated carbon change-outs or system installation
• Familiarity with environmental regulations (OSHA, confined space, etc.)
• Basic understanding of filtration systems and technical sales
• Spanish skills are a plus

Benefits (Standard)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for service calls
• $5000 to $6000 per month salary based on experience, negotiable