Branch General Manager - New Orleans (Harahan),LA

Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across the U.S. and Canada,, employing over 575 individuals.

At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success. Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization. We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.

Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day – to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics. Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality. Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers’ expectations. After all, Piedmont Plastics is “where solutions take shape!”.

We are currently looking for a Branch General Manager to help us lead and grow our business in the New Orleans market. As a Branch General Manager, you will have full P&L responsibility and be laser-focused on profitability, sales, and the business development needs of the branch. You will need to have the experience and understanding of what it takes to run a strong business, hire/train great people, and grow our company while treating team members with respect and demonstrating integrity in everything you do.

As a Branch General Manager, you will be required to:

• Have full P&L responsibility and be laser focused on profitability, sales, and the business development needs of the branch.
• Lead a team of inside and outside sales professionals who are responsible to manage existing business and relationships, expand our customer base, and grow our market position.
• Oversee the management of the warehouse operation to ensure we have the best service and support necessary to deliver on our promises and goals, which includes inventory management, quality and safety expectations, and performance

An ideal candidate will possess:

• 5 years of sales experience in industrial distribution with a track record of exceeding assigned sales goals
• Experience managing a team of professionals
• Experience using a customer relationship management tool and Microsoft products

What Piedmont Plastics offers:

• Industry leading wages plus auto, smart phone, and internet allowances
• Full suite of generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and life coverage; paid time-off, employer matching 401(k) plan, generous paid time-off
• A chance to work for a growing company that truly cares about its employees

Piedmont Plastics is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.