Area Manager

The position of Area Manager will be Remote!

Summary
The Area Manager is responsible for developing/coaching their team and providing the profitable and safe functioning of the area branch locations. The Area Manager reviews all aspects of branch operations and plans and implements customer sales growth, supplier engagement and operational initiatives to achieve profitable business growth. Responsibilities include but are not limited to safety, personnel, inventory, and the overall business results of the area.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage personnel and their activities, including recruiting, hiring, training, reviewing performance, coaching employees, and disciplining and/or addressing complaints and resolving employee issues
• Responsible for the business performance of the area branches, such as monitoring monthly financial data and key operational areas such as inventory levels or gross margin percentage
• Establish and maintain a relationship with key customers
• Responsible for the productivity, quality of work, and morale of staff
• Evaluate policies and procedures and make recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity
• Build marketing plans and supplier engagement programs
• Lead the external digital strategy around connecting customers and eSales
• Ensure outside sales effectiveness through active coaching and performance management
• Research market trends and utilizing digital tools for analysis

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing preferred
• 10 years of sales, marketing, operations, electrical distribution, or similar B2B industry experience
• 5 years of leadership experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage P&Ls
• Ability to develop and implement sales strategies
• Ability to complete analysis utilizing business digital tools
• Sales and service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, possess excellent leadership, and customer service skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills are required
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and coach a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Occasionally – up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations Constantly – at least 51%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Constantly – at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 100 pounds None
• More than 100 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”