Inside Sales Manager

Location: Onsite | Full-Time Industry: Commercial Plumbing / HVAC Supply Position Type: Full-Time Location: Evansville, IN About Us For over 100 years, we have been a trusted, family‑owned regional wholesaler and distributor. With 13 branches and 5 specialized divisions: including Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, PVF, and Hydronics, we have built our legacy on industry resilience, stability, and deep‑rooted relationships. We work hard, have fun, and work to maintain a people‑first environment. If you’re looking for a stable, essential business where your voice is heard and your growth is supported, you’ve found it. We are seeking an experienced, leadership‑minded Inside Sales Manager to steer our inside sales and counter operations in Evansville. This isn't just a desk job for a generic salesperson; we need a true industry expert and culture setter who can lead a highly dedicated, tenured team. This role is being created to optimize our operations as a legendary 40‑year manager prepares for retirement. For the right candidate, this position offers excellent runway and career progression, with the long‑term potential to transition into a Branch Manager role. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development: Directly manage and mentor a team of 4 Inside Sales Professionals, 1 Administrator, and 3 Counter Sales Professionals. Conduct one‑on‑ones, drive performance reviews, and focus heavily on delegating and developing the next generation of leaders. Operations & Quoting: Oversee daily quoting processes for commercial and residential plumbing/mechanical contractors, ensuring speed and accuracy. Escalation Point: Act as the natural problem‑solver and escalation point for contractor and vendor issues, freeing up executive branch leadership. Silo Busting: Build strong bridges between the sales team and warehouse operations to ensure we never over‑promise what operations cannot deliver. Financial & Metric Management: Utilize the branch scoreboard to track metrics like sales volume, year‑over‑year growth, and gross margin dollars. Exercise financial acumen regarding vendor negotiations, strategic pricing decisions, and inventory holding choices. Culture Setting: Foster an open‑minded, continuous learning environment. Help the branch adopt new corporate growth strategies and innovative business development ideas. Perform all other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For Deep Industry Experience: You must speak the language of wholesale distribution, commercial/residential plumbing, mechanical systems, or HVAC. Experienced service plumbers or technicians with strong commercial/sales aptitude are highly encouraged to apply. We need an industry professional, not just a salesperson. Proven Leadership: Ability to walk in your team’s shoes, earn the respect of a highly tenured workforce, and lead by setting the pace. High‑Volume Multitasker: Someone who thrives when multiple things are coming at them at once and doesn’t get easily overwhelmed by shifting priorities. Decisiveness & Financial Acumen: Comfortable making and justifying quick pricing decisions while keeping profitability margins in mind. Local or Willing to Relocate: Strong preference for local Evansville candidates or those with a genuine desire to relocate to the Evansville, IN area. Why Join Us We're committed to investing in our employees and creating an environment where people can build meaningful, long‑term careers. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy: Long‑term career advancement opportunities with room to grow and develop professionally. Stability and security with a well‑established company that has a strong reputation and market presence. Supportive, values‑driven culture where teamwork, respect, and integrity are at the center of everything we do. Compensation, Benefits & Perks We offer a stable, reliable environment with highly competitive compensation packages. Base Salary: $80,000+ (There is flexibility here - this is commensurate with experience) Performance Bonus: Tiered KPI bonus structure (based on sales, margins, and scoreboard metrics) We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance: 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company matches 50% of contributions up to 8% Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage options for you and your family Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance: Company‑paid coverage after one year of employment Life Insurance: Company‑paid policy equal to 2x your annual salary Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave, plus 10 paid holidays Volunteer Day: One fully paid day each year to support a cause that’s meaningful to you Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Portlandchristian