GENERAL MANAGER-INDUSTRIAL Hydraulic and Pneumonic DISTRIBUTION

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager (GM) to oversee all daily operations, sales, and logistics at our hydraulic and pneumatic distribution facility. You will be responsible for driving revenue growth, optimizing inventory, and leading our technical staff to ensure top-tier customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive top-line sales growth by identifying new market opportunities and managing key accounts.
• Establish sales targets, develop pricing strategies, and collaborate with outside sales representatives.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including negotiating pricing and terms with major fluid power manufacturers.
• Manage full P&L (Profit and Loss) and annual budgeting.
• Optimize warehouse layout, product dispatch, and local delivery logistics to minimize lead times.
• Maintain strict inventory management—ensuring critical seals, cylinders, hoses, and valves are adequately stocked while minimizing carrying costs.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a multidisciplinary team including warehouse personnel, counter sales, and technical service reps.
• Act as the final point of escalation for complex technical customer inquiries regarding hydraulic/pneumatic system troubleshooting.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of general management experience within industrial distribution, fluid power, or manufacturing.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, components, and systems.
• Financial Acumen: Proven ability to manage P&L, analyze financial performance metrics, and optimize costs.
• Systems: Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and warehouse management software.

Work Environment & Culture

• Location/Type: Full-time, On-site.
• Company Culture: Entrepreneurial, hands-on environment where the GM is expected to wear multiple hats and directly support the team.