Sales Leader

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 day!

About the Role

As the Sales Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day operations, ensuring the branch operates 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 personnel
• Manage and be responsible for a P&L
• Develop sales forecasts with your team and meet sales and gross profit targets
• Grow branch revenue by increasing sales to existing customers and penetrating new markets
• Manage the performance of employees
• Build and manage vendor relationships
• Attend all sales meetings
• Represent Turtle at all customer events
• Manage sales accounts

What You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and influence‑driving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with at least one sales area: Industrial, OEM, Automation, Lighting, Power Distribution, Commodities, Energy
• Minimum 3 years of electrical distribution sales experience
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage customer expectations
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a current driver’s license and good driving record
• At least 3 years supervising staff, including hiring, disciplining, and terminating
• Independent thinker and learner
• Ability to multi‑task while paying attention to detail
• Organized and flexible
• Drive to sell and motivate other sales staff to excel

What We Offer

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Employee negotiated discounts

Who We Are

Founded 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 Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.

Equal Opportunity

Turtle is proud to be 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.