Wholesale Director

Seven Executive Limited; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Executive Limited seeks a Wholesale Area Manager to lead operations across 12 branches in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois markets. The role is based in Omaha, requiring hands-on leadership and regular field presence to unify branch performance under a common strategy.

This leadership position emphasizes collaboration with branch managers, sales leaders and area managers to drive growth, optimize profitability and ensure consistency across the regional network.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-branch distribution operations.
• HVAC distribution experience preferred but related distribution sectors considered.
• Ability to drive performance across branches and regions.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop and retain high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop branch operations across a multi-location network.
• Partner with branch managers and sales leadership to improve performance.
• Drive wholesale sales strategy, measurement and accountability.
• Support P&L performance and overall branch profitability.
• Build stronger communication and collaboration across the branch network.
• Recruit, develop and retain high-performing teams.
• Resolve conflicts and create an aligned branch culture.
• Connect branches to the Central Plains regional strategy.
• Spend significant time in branches building trusted relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Sales leadership

P&L management

Team development

Branch relationships

Job description

Wholesale Area Manager | HVAC Distribution | Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois Markets | 12 branches

Seven Executive are partnered with a large national HVAC distributor looking for a Wholesale Manager to lead wholesale operations across the region, based in Omaha and covering Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity overseeing wholesale performance across 12 branches, working closely with branch managers, sales leaders and area managers to drive operational performance, sales growth and consistency across the region.

The Wholesale Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing branch operations across a multi-location network


• Partnering with branch managers and sales leadership to improve performance


• Driving wholesale sales strategy, measurement and accountability


• Supporting P&L performance and overall branch profitability


• Building stronger communication and collaboration across the branch network


• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-performing teams


• Resolving conflicts and creating a consistent, accountable branch culture


• Connecting individual branches to the broader Central Plains regional strategy


• Spending significant time in the branches and building trusted relationships with local leadership

The ideal candidate will come from a multi-branch distribution environment and understand the intersection of operations and sales. HVAC distribution experience is highly relevant, but backgrounds in electrical, roofing, plumbing or other distribution businesses will also be considered.

We're looking for a leader who is comfortable being in the field, communicates consistently, builds trust quickly and can bring multiple branches together around a common strategy.

Compensation: $130,000-$150,000 base + $30,000 incentive opportunity