Sales Center Manager

Sales Center Manager

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.

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.

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 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.