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Overview Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY This position plans, directs and leads all sales and business operations and is accountable for the profitability of a branch within the distribution division. This role functions essentially as an entrepreneur in their own market and focuses on leading a team of sales and operations staff to maximize profits (EBITDA) and ROI and grow the business.Benefits upon hiring. Duties and Responsibilities Maintains a safe working environment; Oversees activities of personnel to ensure efficient operation of the branch; Acts as a sales leader for the branch servicing major accounts and actively pursuing new business; Leads team comprised of customer service, sales and warehouse employees. Coaches and inspires staff to strive for excellence in customer service, sales and operations; Executes appropriate strategies and actions to increase sales, improve operating efficiencies, and manage assets to achieve ROI and bonus targets; Hires and develops employees to create a high-performing team which focuses on providing exceptional customer service, improving margins, and increasing sales and ROI; Safeguards and maintains all branch assets building, fleet, equipment, inventory and receivables; Identifies new markets - increases market share and margins; Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures; Provides monthly and ad-hoc reports to head-office; Fosters excellence in customer and employee satisfaction; Involvement in the annual budget setting - ensures adherence and follow-up throughout the year. Qualifications / Education / Experience College degree in business, marketing or another related field Five years + of relevant experience within sales, sales management or branch management in a business-to-business sales environment focusing on small and medium-sized businesses Understanding of financial statements Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Frequent auto travel (about 70%) including air travel (about 10%) is required. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. #J-18808-Ljbffr