Branch Sales Manager

Branch Sales Manager – Denver, CO

Applied Industrial Technologies invites you to step into a results‑driven role as Branch Sales Manager. The Denver geography includes the front range from Greeley down to Pueblo, about a 120‑mile radius, and all the way out to the Eastern Plains. We do not do any business in Mexico.

Applied earned its place as one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2021 and received the Outstanding Employer Support award from the U.S. Navy. It is a GSA approved vendor and part of a Fortune 1000 company.

We offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed. 25 % of our U.S. team has 20 + years of service.

• Competitive pay including quarterly and annual bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and other industry‑leader benefits

Typical estimated total compensation for this position is $115,000–$150,000 per year, including a salary of $70,000–$90,000 based on experience and bonus opportunities based on performance.

As Branch Sales Manager, you will have P&L responsibility. Lead your team in building value and ongoing relationships with new and existing industrial B2B customers. Much of your time will be in the field, calling on and developing customers on your own and coaching your account managers. Our diverse customer base includes aggregate, food & beverage, paper, OEMs, schools, hospitals, government, and more.

• Hire, train, and develop strong‑performing team players
• Develop, manage, and implement service center sales activities and strategies, account assignment, territory management, sales performance goal achievement, and margin management
• Identify and evaluate new customers, market conditions, opportunities, and competitive pressures
• Recommend and implement actions to maximize sales, increase margins, and expand market share
• Personally manage assigned accounts as required

• 1+ year sales management and leadership experience including team development
• 2+ years B2B outside sales experience
• Industrial distribution experience a plus
• P&L experience a plus
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English grammar)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• This position is not eligible for relocation benefits and is expected to be performed on site
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; we are not able to offer sponsorship of work visas for this position

Build a rewarding management career with a global leader in industrial distribution and watch your ideas and input drive what’s next for our business. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Applied Industrial Technologies is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.