Sales Center Manager

Gemaire Distributors; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemaire Distributors in Ocala, FL is seeking a Sales Center Manager to oversee sales and operations for our HVAC wholesale showroom. You will lead the sales center, drive customer experience, productivity, and profitability through strong team leadership.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of operational leadership in retail or wholesale, a proven ability to grow sales, analyze market data, and build lasting relationships with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of operational experience in retail or wholesale.
• Proven leadership, coaching/mentoring and team-oriented mindset with effective delegation.
• Demonstrated ability to grow sales in a retail environment.
• Experience analyzing customer, market, or competitor data to make informed decisions.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
• Experience leading a team of employees towards achieving company goals.
• Computer literacy with MS Office applications.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task on different levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory stock levels and merchandising of showroom.
• Manage inventory to ensure minimal loss throughout the year.
• Recruit, hire, train and develop new associates in compliance with labor laws and company policy.
• Manage workforce including Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving, Delivery, Fleet Drivers, Showroom, Counter Sales and Sales personnel.
• Promote safety awareness ensuring associates are employing safe practices at all times.
• Effectively manage the branch P&L.
• Holds self and others accountable for delivering exceptional customer experience while addressing customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
• Analyze and measure business trends, while working with local sales personnel and regional leadership to develop strategies for increased store traffic.
• Conduct him/herself in a professional and courteous manner in all aspects of interaction with contractors, customers, vendors and employees.
• Coordinate sales center training and company/center events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team leadership

Sales growth

Data analysis

Relationship building

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

#GEM-16186

Ocala, Florida, USA

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory stock levels and merchandising of showroom.
• Manage inventory to ensure minimal loss throughout the year.
• Recruit, hire, train and develop new associates in compliance with labor laws and company policy.
• Manage workforce including Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving, Delivery, Fleet Drivers, Showroom, Counter Sales and Sales personnel.
• Promote safety awareness ensuring associates are employing safe practices at all times.
• Effectively manage the branch P&L.
• Holds self and others accountable for delivering exceptional customer experience while addressing customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
• Analyze and measure business trends, while working with local sales personnel and regional leadership to develop strategies for increased store traffic.
• Conduct him/herself in a professional and courteous manner in all aspects of interaction with contractors, customers, vendors and employees.
• Coordinate sales center training and company/center events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of operational experience with retail or wholesale industry.
• Proven leadership, coaching/mentoring and team-oriented mindset along with effective delegation of duties.
• Demonstrated ability to grow sales in a retail environment.
• Experience analyzing and using customer, market, or competitor data to make informed decisions.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and employees.
• Experience leading a team of employees towards achieving company goals.
• Computer literacy with proficiency with MS office applications.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task on different levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the HVAC industry with proficiency in air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment at the distribution level.
• Experience working with contractors.
• Prior leadership roles with P&L responsibility.
• Proven success in sales, operations, purchasing, and warehouse/inventory management.
• Mechanical or technical background.

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri , with occasional Saturday during season. Requires morning, afternoon and early evening availability. Must be available to work weekends for annual companywide physical inventory.

Physical Demands Demand Frequency

• Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds Frequent
• Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds Frequent
• Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds Frequent
• Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds Occasional
• Pulling/Pushing, Carrying Frequent
• Reaching or working above shoulder Occasional
• Walking Frequent
• Standing Frequent
• Sitting Occasional
• Stooping Occasional
• Kneeling Occasional
• Repeated Bending Occasional
• Climbing Occasional
• Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use Constant
• Operating a motor vehicle Occasional
• Operating a commercial vehicle Never
• Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc Occasional
• Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. Occasional

EEO Statement

Watsco and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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.

Requirements

Looking for a Cool Job in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team representing the industry leader in HVAC equipment? The Sales Center Manager is responsible for managing sales and operations for one of our wholesale distributorships serving HVAC professionals. This position manages the sales center operations and accountable for sales, customer experience, productivity and profitability through effective team leadership.