Area General Manager - Distribution

Seternity Solutions
Fairfield, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/30/2023 CLOSED ON 1/8/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area General Manager - Distribution position at Seternity Solutions?

The Area General Manager is a key stakeholder within our team, ensuring customer satisfaction, leading company guidelines and processes, and ultimately company profitability.

The successful candidate will:

  • Work closely with the Distribution Manager, Warehouse, and Service in daily operations and holding departments and staff accountable.
  • Ensure all branch departments work as one team.
  • Identify customer issues quickly, and promptly respond with appropriate communication and/or corrective action with operations and Key Account Managers
  • Coordinate execution of field pricing changes and other strategic projects
  • Coordinate new account execution and assist with client management & retention.
  • Collaborate with other departments to improve all business processes, efficiencies, and best practices.
  • Champion a safety-focused work environment for all operations.
  • Carrie out all leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Has 5 years of combined management experience required with a preference within the distribution industry.
  • Has a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
  • Possess the ability to obtain security clearance for customer locations.
  • Is an effective communicator and collaborator with passion for developing talent through coaching and accountability.
  • Can demonstrate urgency and problem-solving skills with a dedication to customer service and associate accountability.
  • Has the ability to learn and work with database inventory management software, route scheduling software, and Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Has the ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. and is able to perform work in outside weather conditions.

Position Summary

Functions as the in-unit leader for multiple accounts and/or contracts within a defined geography. Single point of contact and/or client liaison in support of a multi-site.

Key Duties

  • Monitors operations by planned and unplanned visits to each operating account of the system to plan projects, implement new processes, client interactions, and new technology to ensure sufficient resources.
  • Develops business plan and budget w/each account GM that supports the System and District goals.
  • Reviews and analyzes financial statements and data and other financial information to ensure attainment of financial goals for both the client and the company.
  • Central Point of Contact for Client Liaison promoting a solid business partnership - assists in contract negotiations for the system.
  • Maintains Quality & Company Standards – reviews and maintains reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and the company/ System Client(s) policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for system succession planning/employee development/diversity initiatives/training/constructive counseling. Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives.
  • Provides strategic leadership to the respective units within the system to maintain client satisfaction and retention.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

  • Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Basic Management Experience - 5 years
  • Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • distribution industry: 5 years (Required)
  • Management: 5 years (Required)
  • Functional: 5 years (Required)
  • database inventory management & route scheduling software: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • valid driver’s license (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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