Sales Leader

Why Turtle?At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single dayAbout the RoleAs the Sales Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing operations on a day-to-day basis, and ensure that the branch is operating safely and effectively so that sales are optimized and customers are satisfied.What You'll Do:Hire, manage and support a sales team (inside and outside), customer service, warehouse staff, and operations personnelManage and be responsible for a P&LDevelop sales forecasts with your team and meet sales and gross profit targetsGrow branch revenue by increasing sales to existing customers and penetrating new market.Manage the performance of employeesBuild and manage vendor relationshipsAttend all Sales MeetingsRepresent Turtle at all customer eventsManage sales accountsWhat You'll BringStrong leadership and organizational skills.Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive decisions with influence.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Experience with at least one sales area:  Industrial, OEM, Automation, Lighting, Power Distribution, Commodities, EnergyMinimum 3 years of electrical distribution sales experience.Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage customer expectationsMust be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a current driver's license and good driving record.At least 3 years supervising staff, to include, hiring disciplining and terminating staff Independent thinker and learnerAbility to multi-task while paying attention to detailOrganized and ability to be flexibleDrive to sell and motivate other sales staff to excel What We OfferWe offer a competitive benefits package that includes:401(k) planHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurancePaid holidaysVacationEmployee negotiated discountsWho We AreFounded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. What To Do NextYou can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.