Gemaire Distributors
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Full‑time position.
Job Description Sales Center Manager responsible for managing sales and operations for Gemaire’s wholesale distributorship, serving HVAC professionals. Accountable for sales, customer experience, productivity and profitability through effective team leadership.
Responsibilities
Represent Gemaire as a leader in the industry ensuring maximum sales and profitability.
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 across 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.
Hold self and others accountable for delivering exceptional customer experience and addressing customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
Analyze and measure business trends, working with local sales personnel and regional leadership to develop strategies for increased store traffic.
Conduct oneself 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 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 in MS Office applications.
Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment, able to multi‑task on different levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in 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 Monday‑Friday 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 Various lifting and repetitive tasks as described in full detail.
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.
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Job Description Sales Center Manager responsible for managing sales and operations for Gemaire’s wholesale distributorship, serving HVAC professionals. Accountable for sales, customer experience, productivity and profitability through effective team leadership.
Responsibilities
Represent Gemaire as a leader in the industry ensuring maximum sales and profitability.
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 across 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.
Hold self and others accountable for delivering exceptional customer experience and addressing customer needs and concerns in a timely manner.
Analyze and measure business trends, working with local sales personnel and regional leadership to develop strategies for increased store traffic.
Conduct oneself 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 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 in MS Office applications.
Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment, able to multi‑task on different levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in 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 Monday‑Friday 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 Various lifting and repetitive tasks as described in full detail.
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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gemaire Distributors by 2x.
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