Gem

Division Manager

Gem$90K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum 5 years in a sales leadership role
  • At least 10 years of experience in Sales
  • Experience in distribution; packaging experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
  • Proven leadership capability to achieve results through others
  • Prior P&L responsibility required
  • Experience managing a business of $50M+ is advantageous
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Familiarity with Salesforce is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial performance, budgeting, and profitability targets
  • Analyze financial reports and manage expenses
  • Develop and maintain an annual business plan for profitability
  • Maximize profitability through efficient service and inventory management
  • Communicate and execute the sales plan alongside Regional Vice President
  • Implement strategic plans for growth and customer satisfaction
  • Identify new business opportunities and expand market share
  • Hire, train, and mentor the sales team for collaboration and accountability
  • Operate in the field to boost growth and customer retention
  • Establish monthly meetings to enhance the divisional sales organization
  • Collaborate with various leaders to retain and acquire customers
  • Manage KPIs and scorecards for operational effectiveness

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid time off policies including vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • 401K plan with matching contributions
  • A team-oriented employee ownership culture
Full Job Description
Division Manager

Sales and P&L Management

  • Lead the division's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and achieving revenue and profitability targets.
  • Analyze financial reports, manage expenses, and implement cost-control measures.
  • Develop and maintain an annual business plan that includes programs for improving the profitability of the division
  • Maximize division profitability by implementing programs that optimize service and inventory management efficiency
  • Ensure alignment with company financial goals and provide regular updates to the CEO and executive team.


Strategic Planning and Execution:

  • Develop, communicate, and ensure execution of the sales plan alongside the Regional Vice President through coaching of the Sales Manager and Sales Reps, Project Managers, Accounts Managers, and Sales Assistants
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth, expand market share, and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Leverage the full capabilities of the Salesforce platform, to improve customer retention, manage Division pipeline for penetration opportunities and new business growth.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including market segments, and geographic expansion.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key community and strategic partners.


Leadership and Team Development:

  • Hire, train, mentor, and develop all direct reports, including Sales Manager, AE's, PM's, sales assistants, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Partners on hiring of all employees for assigned division.
  • Operate three days in the field with prospects, customers and suppliers, with a focus on profitable growth to drive new business, strategic partnerships and increase customer retention.
  • Establish a monthly Division meeting to develop the sales organization and enhance the competitive position within the Division.
  • Work with National Accounts, Vertical Directors and Value Stream Program Managers to successfully execute the acquisition, penetration and retention of customers.
  • Set clear performance goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
  • Promote a positive work environment that aligns with company values and encourages employee engagement and retention.


Operational Excellence:

  • Working cross functionally with the Division Operations, Supply Chain and Customer Support leadership to implement best practices, optimize operational efficiency and standardization.
  • Establish and manage KPIs and balanced scorecards for operational effectiveness


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university
  • Minimum 5 years related experience in a sales leadership level role
  • Minimum of 10 years of Sales experience
  • Demonstrated experience in distribution, packaging experience a plus
  • Proven track record of building strong relationships across the organization, overcoming challenging cross-functional issues and the ability to lead/influence others.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability along with the ability to get results through others.
  • Demonstrated ability to gain the respect and trust of the sales force and operations team as a leader with strategic vision
  • Prior P&L responsibility required
  • Proven success managing a $50M+ business a plus
  • Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Experience with Salesforce a plus


Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Shorr Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
  • Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
  • 401K plan plus matching
  • Team based Employee Owner company culture


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