Operations Manager

Purvis Industries; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) enrollment

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Ability to set up a Flexible Spending 

Account

Job summary

Purvis Industries, a long‑standing industrial distributor, seeks a Branch Sales/Manager to drive local market opportunities, forecast growth, and align branch objectives with corporate goals. You will lead cross‑functional teams, foster customer relationships, and manage profitability while upholding compliance.

The role requires strengthening sales, managing accounts, and collaborating with suppliers to improve margins in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Problem-solving, analytical ability and a professional demeanor.
• Motivated self-starter with a track record of meeting sales goals.
• Experience monitoring the marketplace to identify business opportunities.
• Knowledge of products and ability to apply them for customers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Proven history of profit and loss management to maximize financial performance.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: High school diploma (Bachelor's preferred).
• Experience: 1+ year in a similar position; 4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess local market conditions, identify sales opportunities, and develop forecasts and plans for the branch.
• Recommend policy changes and assist leadership in objectives.
• Improve customer satisfaction and enforce credit policies as needed.
• Manage profitability goals and market share objectives.
• Grow distribution accounts and analyze data for trends.
• Create and implement programs to drive sales and margins.
• Coordinate with area suppliers and sales teams; prepare reports.
• Collaborate with management on operations and strategic initiatives.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Integrity

Professional demeanor

Market monitoring

Technical product knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Decision-making

Time management

Team player

Profit and loss management

Compliance

Project management

Organizational skills

Inventory/Warehouse management

Distribution software

Sales goal achievement

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Inventory/Warehouse management software

Distribution software

Job description

For over 75 years, Purvis Industries has been proud to be a family-owned and operated industrial distributor. Today, the company has 101 locations in 17 states and is one of the country's most significant independent bearing and power transmission distributors. As we grow and continue to expand, our customers find that we stay true to what George Purvis told us more than 75 years ago: if you sell the best products, know the products and how to apply them and keep those products on your shelf, you can take care of your customer, and you will be successful. Let Purvis Industries show you how we practice these principles daily!

Job Duties

• Assess local market conditions, identify current and prospective sales opportunities, and develop forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans for the branch.
• Recommend desirable changes in the policies and goals of the branch and the organization.
• Assist the Regional and Branch Manager in developing branch and organizational objectives.
• Address customer satisfaction issues promptly.
• Cooperate fully with the Credit Department in extending and enforcing credit policy.
• Achieve the profitability goals/objectives of the division/branch and organization.
• Understand overall accountability for revenue, margins, mix, and market share objectives.
• Manage and grow existing distribution accounts from an operations level.
• Analyze data for trends and develop and execute “value-added” programs.
• Assist in creating and implementing programs to drive sales and improve margins.
• Participate in operations meetings and prepare required reports.
• Work collaboratively with area suppliers, sales directors, and manufacturers’ rep organizations.
• Increase knowledge of industry and products and management and finance disciplines.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Motivated self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Professional demeanor.
• Experience monitoring the marketplace to identify business opportunities.
• Technical expertise and knowledge of company products.
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and managerial skills.
• Judgment and decision-making ability.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people.
• Proven history of profit and loss management to maximize financial performance.
• Compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, inventory/warehouse management, and distribution software.
• Demonstrated success in meeting branch sales goals and growing sales.
• Education: High school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum one year in a similar position (4 years preferred). Minimum three years in progressive position (4 years preferred). Product/applications experience required.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) enrollment
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Ability to set up a Flexible Spending Account

You will be a valued member of a stable and established company. We are committed to our employee’s professional development and will provide you with ongoing training and opportunities for advancement. Purvis Industries, an Equal Opportunity Employer, promotes a drug-free workplace.