Sales Center Manager

POOLCORP; Bedford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of outdoor living products is looking for a Sales Center Manager in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The role involves managing business operations to drive sales and profitability, overseeing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong sales aptitude and prior management experience in industrial distribution are required. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

Qualifications

• Strong sales aptitude and the ability to manage a team of sales representatives.
• A knowledge of industrial product lines such as pool and spa equipment and construction materials.
• Experience hiring, training, and managing a staff of 10 or more employees.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages business operations that increase sales and profitability.
• Hires, trains, and manages all sales center personnel.
• Oversees financial management including budget, P&L, and sales center expenses.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Team management

Inventory control

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

5-7 years of experience in industrial distribution

Minimum of 2 years of management experience

Job description

Location : SCP Canada; Bedford, Nova Scotia - 282

380 Bluewater Road, Bedford, Nova Scotia - B4B 1J3

Pay : Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities, company vehicle, benefits and SO MUCH MORE!

Looking to work for the best in the industry?

Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP?

We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP –

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Sick Days
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

The Sales Center Manager exercises complete responsibility for developing and managing a business operation that increases sales, profitability, market share, and customer and employee satisfaction by directing, coordinating and monitoring all sales, branch operation and personnel developments activities.

On a daily basis our Sales Center Manager :

Assesses local market conditions, identifies current and prospective sales opportunities and develops forecasts, financial objectives and business plans for the sales center.

Full financial management including budget, P&L, and sales center expenses.

Sales management of both inside and outside sales efforts, multi-channel marketing, price matrixing, support of sales promotions and coordination with preferred vendors.

Hires, trains, directs, and manages all sales center personnel involved with sales, customer service, accounts receivable, and warehouse operations. Depending on the size of the sales center, may perform rather than manage others in these activities.

Accounts Receivable management including credit management, collections, and cash management.

Oversight of Operations including supporting corporate operations procedures, working with Operations managers and buyers to determine stock items and inventory targets, manages non-performing inventory, ensures compliance with all safety and governmental regulations, provides proper facilities management.

Entrepreneurial leadership to grow the business through new product development, customer and market development, complementary product marketing and strategic planning.

Other non-essential job duties may be assigned.

What You Will Need :

• 5-7 years of experience in industrial distribution, warehousing or equivalent.
• Strong sales aptitude and the ability to manage a team of sales representative.
• A knowledge of industrial product lines such as gunnite, concrete, pool and spa equipment, chemicals, construction materials, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, HVAC supplies, auto parts, or similar industrial tangible goods.
• A minimum of 2 years of management experience with full profit and loss responsibility for a $5-10 Million operation.
• Experience hiring, training and managing a staff of 10 or more employees.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office software.
• Familiarity with inventory control software and customer management sales systems.

To be 21 years of age or older to apply.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him / her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.