Operations / Inside Sales Manager

Overview

Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance ! Applied Canada is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied supports industries such as steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation. Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services.

Applied Industrial Technologies is currently seeking an immediate opening for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Service Centre Manager at our Cranbrook, BC location.

Responsibilities

• This role will be a champion for safety and will differentiate through superior customer service.
• Lead, drive, manage and develop associates in the Service Centre to drive growth and profitability, and to provide customer sales and service satisfaction.
• Be responsible for the performance management of the Service Centre's financial reporting, asset management, operational metrics and company policies and procedures that drive the required business behaviors and results.
• Effectively manage and execute daily the service center workflow, following the Service Center Manager’s Standard of Work.
• Create, review, and approve repair, machining and fabrication customer proposals and / or quotations as required.
• Hire, train and develop associates following company standards and policies. Conduct associate performance reviews regularly, establish individual goals and ensure completion of relevant training.
• Measure progress of work; instruct and assist associates as to procedures, standards of performance and work. Maintain morale, and associate relations.
• Manage work processes and functions for continuous improvement opportunities aligned with company value realization.
• Maintain adequate field, industrial, and competitive contacts. Anticipate or stay current on developments in products, prices, promotions, and other related fields. Know your market and act accordingly.
• Facilitate staff and training meetings, product performance reviews and inventory management.
• Assume direct responsibility for accounts as required by business conditions.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely records of business transactions.
• Assist with preparation of annual operating budget and monitor actual to plan. Implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Participate in formulating and successfully implementing goals and objectives.
• Access to assets within area of responsibility is permitted only in accordance with general or specific authorization.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Quality, Health and Safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with provincial wage transparency requirements, the expected base compensation for this position is $65,000-$75,000 / year (or more) depending on relevant experience, technical competencies, certifications, etc.

In addition, all permanent & full-time associates are eligible for additional benefits, including but not limited to : Performance Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD / LTD / AD&D, Life Insurance, RRSP Matching, Pro-rated Vacation Entitlement, Paid Statutory Holidays, Employee Assistance, etc.

Why Join Us

You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer :

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.

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