General Manager - Chemical Distribution

About the role

Brenntag is looking for a General Manager in Salt Lake City to lead a local branch and drive the Essentials go-to-market strategy. The role covers operational leadership, P&L accountability, supplier and product partnerships, capacity planning and people management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee local branch drivers, safety protocols, warehouse operations, local sales deployment and customer service teams.
• Use financial KPIs to track volume, gross profit, personnel expenses and operating expenses, and improve conversion ratios and working capital (inventory and accounts receivable).
• Partner with Strategic Suppliers and Product Management to optimise volume, pricing and inventory.
• Plan capacity for plant, equipment and personnel to meet current and future regional growth targets.
• Recruit, train, coach and manage performance of all branch personnel, and maintain documented work procedures.

Required profile

• BS in Business Administration, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years in distribution or manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 5 years of direct people leadership and management experience.

Required skills

• Strong commercial and chemical distribution background.
• Analytical and creative skills, with strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, time management and influencing skills.

What we offer

• Individual development, on-the-job training and career development programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education assistance program and employee assistance program.
• Healthcare plan options and 401(k).