General Manager - Industrial Sales

General Manager – Industrial Sales

Louisville, KY | Full-Time | $100,000–$130,000 Total Annual Compensation

We’re seeking a commercially driven General Manager for an established industrial business specializing in high-performance circular saw blades and cutting solutions for steel producers, forging operations, metal service centers, and tube and pipe manufacturers.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing leadership role, with approximately 80% of the focus on sales and business development and 20% on branch management. We’re looking for an experienced B2B sales professional who can grow existing customer relationships, win new business, and drive profitable growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Grow Existing Accounts: Build customer relationships, identify opportunities to expand business, manage pricing, and strengthen account retention.

• Develop New Business: Proactively identify and pursue new customers, expand market presence, and win profitable business throughout the territory.

• Drive Consultative Sales: Work with customers to understand operational challenges, demonstrate value, and recommend solutions that improve performance and cost efficiency.

• Lead the Branch: Oversee branch financial performance, monitor profitability and margins, manage inventory and receivables, and lead the branch team.

• Collaborate Across the Business: Partner with the shop supervisor and corporate operations to align customer demand with branch capacity and deliver strong customer service.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven success in B2B industrial sales, including both account management and new business development.

• Experience managing customer relationships, developing new accounts, and growing revenue.

• Understanding of sales margins, profitability, and P&L performance.

• Previous experience leading or managing people.

• Ability to build credibility with plant managers, maintenance teams, purchasing professionals, and other industrial decision-makers.

• Willingness to travel regularly within the territory, including occasional overnight travel.

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$130,000 in total annual compensation, including base salary and bonus.

• Annual performance bonus tied to overall branch profitability and operational results, not individual sales commissions.

• Vehicle allowance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• HRA, FSA, company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and supplemental insurance options.

• 401(k) with a 4% company match when contributing 5%.

• 10 paid holidays and front-loaded PTO.

If you’re a sales-driven leader who enjoys building customer relationships, developing new business, and taking ownership of results, we’d love to hear from you!

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