General Manager

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.

General Manager - Central CA

Location: Sacramento, CA

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a General Manager to join our team located in Sacramento, CA. This role is responsible for the profitability and growth of the business as well as the creation and management of sales strategies that result in the accomplishment of business objectives. Products cover a broad range of industrial, medical gases and hardgoods as well as a broad spectrum of customers.

Due to the nature of exempt roles, work hours may extend beyond the standard schedule when necessary to meet organizational demands, leadership responsibilities, and business objectives. This may include occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the role and the needs of the business.

What we offer you!

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

• Employee Discount Programs

• Career growth opportunities

• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

• Pay range: $166,125 - $243,650 yearly

What you will be doing:

• Defines elements of regional business strategy within area of responsibility.

• Manage sales professionals, directs sales activities, sets key performance indicators for sales force and reviews performance against such indicators.

• Sets group goals for profitable growth, including reviewing account plans/sales reports and working with cost-to-serve models.

• Monitors sales plans to ensure compliance with short- and long-term goals, pricing strategies and contracts.

• Validates business opportunities and assists the sales organization in identifying business alternatives, in preparation of proposals and in contract negotiation.

• Clear understanding of competitive market environment to adjust strategy and changes in the economy.

• Review of gains and losses and understanding of P&L for monthly reporting to senior level management.

• Coordinates with retail locations and plant operations to ensure customer needs are met while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Performs customer site visits and handles issues that are high impact and/or are elevated for resolution.

• Other duties as assigned.

What makes you great:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant job experience required.

• 10-15 years management experience required.

• 5-10 years direct selling experience preferred.

• Communicates effectively with all levels of an organization.

• Drives engagement, vision & purpose.

• Ability to collaborate and build partnerships.

• Action oriented, resourceful, ability to negotiate and influence key stakeholders.

• Ability to travel a minimum of 50%

Why you will enjoy working with us:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet.

For more information about the company, please visit our website.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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