District Manager

About the role

We are seeking a District Manager to lead our sales teams and drive sustainable growth in the Oakland, CA area. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of advancing sales success and profitable growth, with a strong background in business-to-business sales or sales operations.

Responsibilities

• Advance market presence by cultivating alignment across branches and optimizing resources.
• Facilitate a seamless experience for both associates and customers.
• Empower, mentor, and support the sales team to achieve excellent safety standards and performance milestones.
• Provide diligent P&L stewardship for the assigned branches and territory, ensuring long-term fiscal health.
• Cultivate exceptional customer service and product knowledge, fostering a collaborative approach to problem resolution.
• Advocate for safety measures through interactive meetings and ensuring alignment with all safety protocols.
• Optimize profit margins by implementing strategic plans from the Region and Area, ensuring operating expenses align with growth milestones and exceptional customer service.
• Enhance and sustain the selling skills and product expertise of the staff through continuous learning.
• Foster professional growth and provide proactive guidance on company policies and customer service excellence.
• Partner with the Branch Manager in hiring, training, and managing employees.
• Support outside sales representatives by preparing insightful sales data and providing thoughtful forecasts.
• Coordinate paperwork, inventory, pricing, and profitability to ensure operational health.
• Facilitate personnel matters and ensure facility upkeep to provide a welcoming and safe environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience (ideally 5+ years in a relevant field).
• A demonstrated history of advancing sustainable sales success and profitable growth.
• A proven history of increasing responsibility in a business-to-business sales-related or sales operations position, including prior experience mentoring a team and stewardship of a P&L (or comparable experience within the distribution industry involving gases and welding supplies).
• A proactive approach to leadership, with a history of supporting and mentoring teams for at least 5 years.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on building alignment and staying organized.
• Comfortable with Microsoft solutions, particularly Excel and Word, and experienced in data entry and order extraction.
• Numerical proficiency for practical business applications and analytical reporting.
• Resilience and adaptability to work independently and maintain focus in a dynamic environment.
• Deeply comfortable with business and accounting concepts including, but not limited to, Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, interest and leasing calculations, and margin responsibilities.
• Physical capability to lift 25-75 lbs. as needed to support operations.
• A valid driver’s license and an insured personal vehicle.
• Comfortable working in a drug-free environment.
• Flexibility to adjust your schedule to meet the needs of our customers and the management team.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Preferred Qualifications: