Interstate Batteries

MarketGeneralManager

$135–215k ~AI est. Altoona, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Market General Manager at Interstate Batteries. Skills: Operational management, Financial goal achievement, Customer relationship management. Manage company distributorship. Meet operational goals”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet or exceed operational goals; Meet or exceed financial goals; Achieve acceptable AR level; Maximize sales efficiency; Meet utilization objectives

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Sustain posture seated, Use hands to grasp, Talk and hear, Stand and walk, Close vision, Depth perception, Adjust focus, Lift 50+ lbs, Exposure to fumes, Exposure to chemicals, Prolonged PC use, Prolonged telephone use, Operate motor vehicle

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years proven managerial experience

Nice to Have

Warehouse experience, Distribution environment experience, Computer skills including Word, Computer skills including Excel, Knowledge of battery systems, Knowledge of automotive systems

What You'll Do.

Manage company distributorship

Meet operational goals

Generate gross profit

Account for budget performance

Review weekly scorecard

Monitor monthly financials

Identify financial variances

Implement action plans

Develop AR action plans

Participate in budget development

Manage inventory levels

Identify inventory root causes

Design inventory action plans

Manage Dealer Inventory Optimization

Analyze smart dashboard tools

Identify declining markets

Address market decline

Maintain key account relationships

Manage dealer erosion

Develop product competition expertise

Handle customer complaints

Investigate complaints

Formulate market strategies

Develop market strategies

Implement market strategies

Measure market penetration

Communicate Enterprise initiatives

Communicate IOT goals

Communicate Regional objectives

Establish weekly meetings

Provide annual performance reviews

Manage labor utilization

Provide performance management

Utilize progressive discipline

Ensure data integrity

Ensure timely submittals

Ensure compliance with SOPs

Ensure OSHA compliance

Ensure DOT compliance

Develop best practices

Provide greater productivity

Provide greater efficiencies

Drive distributorship revenue

Manage routing procedures

Ensure maximum equipment utilization

Ensure maximum manpower utilization

Provide ongoing feedback

Carry out Enterprise tests

Support Enterprise initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal contacts; External contacts; Relational interaction; Build relationships; Maintain relationships

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch. # **be your best self** At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us! **Purpose of Job:** Responsible for successful management of company owned distributorship to meet or exceed all operational and financial goals, including gross profit generating and lead acquisition strategies. **Job Components :** Financial: * Accountable for the P&L and budget performance for the operation. * Review, monitor and analyze weekly scorecard and monthly financials to identify variances to FY financial plan and design and implement action plans to address deficiencies. * Actively manage AR to maintain acceptable level for operation. * Develop and implement action plans for accounts with unacceptable AR balances. * Participate in developing annual operation budget. * Manage inventory to coincide with selling activity to ensure proper levels. * Plan for and identify root causes of inventory deviation through cause and effect analysis and design and implement action plans to address deficiencies. * Manage Dealer Inventory Optimization (DIO) for maximum sales efficiency. Customer Focus: * Review, monitor and analyze tools on smart dashboard to identify markets that may be declining and design and implement action plans to address decline. * Understands key account hierarchy, visits and maintains relationships with key account decision makers at each. * Manage dealer erosion. * Develops expertise with regards to product and service competition in respective market. * Key contact for complaints received by operation. * Investigate all complaints and respond back to complaining customer w

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