Branch Sales Associate

Carrier Enterprise; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation & Sick time

Job summary

Carrier Enterprise is seeking a Branch Sales Manager in Baton Rouge to lead the branch team, own the P&L, and drive sales growth across local dealers and contractors. The role emphasizes hiring and developing staff, boosting operational efficiency, and managing receiving, shipping, sourcing, and inventory to ensure branch success.

This position offers performance-based bonuses and incentives, with a focus on building cross-functional relationships, deploying CE technology for growth, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience managing in a B2B distribution or wholesale sales environment.
• Excellent relationship-building; team builder and team player focused on sales.
• Proven ability to rapidly grow sales in a retail environment.
• Ability to analyze customer, market, and competitor data for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy: Create and execute a sales plan in a local area to reach and exceed business goals.
• Team Leadership: Effectively lead and motivate your team.
• Customer Growth: Expand the existing customer base and identify growth strategies for new sales channels.
• Technology Utilization: Utilize CE’s proprietary technology to grow sales and promote operational excellence.
• Training and Development: Develop and train team members to surpass personal and professional ambitions.

Skills

P&L ownership

Retail sales leadership

Team leadership

Sales strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in business/marketing or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Introduction:

Carrier Enterprise, a leading national distributor of residential and light commercial HVAC products, is seeking a dynamic Branch Sales Manager. Join a team that excels in providing top-notch HVAC/R products, parts, and supplies through licensed HVAC/R dealers and contractors.

Company Description:

Carrier Enterprise (CE) is a premier national distributor specializing in residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products, parts, and supplies. We serve licensed HVAC/R dealers and contractors, ensuring top-quality HVAC solutions across 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, and Canada. With over 200+ locations, we are well-positioned to meet our customers' HVAC/R needs.

Job Summary:

As a Branch Sales Manager, you will lead the branch team and be responsible for all elements of the branch business, including ownership of the branch P&L. Responsibilities include working with company leadership to grow sales, hire and develop personnel, improve operational efficiency, and manage day-to-day activities such as receiving, shipping, sourcing, and inventory management to ensure the success of the business. This position is eligible for performance-based bonuses and incentives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy: Create and execute a sales plan in a local area to reach and exceed business goals.
• Team Leadership: Effectively lead and motivate your team.
• Customer Growth: Expand the existing customer base and identify growth strategies for new sales channels.
• Technology Utilization: Utilize CE’s proprietary technology to grow sales and promote operational excellence.
• Training and Development: Develop and train team members to surpass personal and professional ambitions.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Customer Service.
• Prior leadership roles with profit and loss responsibility preferred.
• Experience in leading people in a retail environment.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly grow sales in a retail environment.
• Experience building and maintaining cross-functional relationships.
• Experience analyzing and using customer, market, and competitor data to make informed decisions and business planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with HVAC contractors strongly desired.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be willing to participate.
• Ability to function at an above-average level in a technical environment.
• Prior experience using sales and/or inventory management systems.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Associate's degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing in a B2B environment in distribution or wholesale sales preferred but not required
• Excellent relationship-building skills; must be a team builder as well as a team player with a focus on sales.
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance (Short-term and Long-term)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
• Paid Vacation & Sick time
• Company Paid Holiday's
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Carrier Enterprise, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.

About Us

Carrier Enterprise (CE) is a subsidiary of the largest independent HVAC/R distribution company in the world, Watsco, Inc. At CE we proudly distribute industry leading brands such as Carrier, Bryant, Payne, GREE and other brands of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment, as well as a full-line of aftermarket parts, supplies and accessories. CE has approximately 200+ locations throughout 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico and Canada with over 2,000+ employees. Our vast footprint, inventory and e-Commerce platform allows us to provide our customers with best in class service when they need it and where they need it.

Carrier Enterprise is dedicated to providing Comfort Excellence to the HVAC/R industry. Our vision for Carrier Enterprise is simple...to become a world-class distribution company, and achieve differentiation through the relentless pursuit of service excellence. Our customers and our employees make the difference. We have vast opportunities at our stores, distribution centers, field offices, business units and Headquarter location. We embrace the diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas that make up our company culture. Those experiences only strengthen our teams and our business. From our retail locations to our e-Commerce and mobile platforms our team has the tools to help you grow your career at Carrier Enterprise. See where your drive will take you!
Find out more about CE at www.carrierenterprise.com .
Carrier Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CE offers a competitive total pay (plus bonus on sales incentives) and benefits package inclusive of health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).

Requirements

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Associate's degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing in a B2B environment in distribution or wholesale sales preferred but not required
• Excellent relationship-building skills; must be a team builder as well as a team player with a focus on sales.