Interstate Batteries

MarketGeneralManager

$145–215k ~AI est. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 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 goals, Financial goals, Lead acquisition. Manage company owned distributorship. Meet or exceed operational goals”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet or exceed operational goals; Meet or exceed financial goals; Generate gross profit; Acquire leads; Maintain acceptable AR level; Ensure proper inventory levels; Maximize sales efficiency; Address market decline; Acquire new business; Achieve business goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to sustain posture seated, Use hands to grasp, Stand and walk, Specific vision abilities, Lift and/or move 50+ lbs, Exposure to warehouse conditions, Prolonged computer use, Prolonged telephone use, Operate a motor vehicle

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years proven managerial experience

Nice to Have

Warehouse or Distribution environment experience, Computer skills including Word and Excel, Knowledge of battery or automotive systems, Battery business knowledge

What You'll Do.

Manage company owned distributorship

Meet or exceed operational goals

Meet or exceed financial goals

Generate gross profit

Execute lead acquisition strategies

Accountable for P&L performance

Accountable for budget performance

Review weekly scorecard

Monitor monthly financials

Analyze financial variances

Design action plans for deficiencies

Implement action plans for deficiencies

Manage AR to acceptable level

Develop action plans for unacceptable AR

Implement action plans for unacceptable AR

Participate in developing annual budget

Manage inventory to selling activity

Ensure proper inventory levels

Plan for inventory deviation causes

Identify root causes of inventory deviation

Design action plans for inventory deviation

Implement action plans for inventory deviation

Manage Dealer Inventory Optimization

Review smart dashboard tools

Monitor declining markets

Analyze declining markets

Design action plans for market decline

Implement action plans for market decline

Maintain relationships with key accounts

Manage dealer erosion

Develop product competition expertise

Develop service competition expertise

Investigate all complaints

Respond to complaining customer

Work with sales team to acquire business

Formulate market penetration strategies

Develop market penetration strategies

Implement market penetration strategies

Measure market penetration strategies

Communicate Enterprise initiatives to staff

Communicate IOT goals to staff

Communicate Regional objectives to staff

Establish weekly meetings with staff

Provide annual performance reviews

Hire individuals based on behaviors

Promote individuals based on behaviors

Manage labor to meet utilization

Provide performance management

Utilize progressive discipline process

Provide recognition for outstanding performance

Provide reward for outstanding performance

Provide training to develop team members

Coach team members to develop skills

Ensure data integrity in reporting

Ensure timely submittals into reporting

Ensure compliance with operating procedures

Ensure OSHA compliance

Ensure DOT compliance

Focus on development of best practices

Provide greater productivity

Provide greater efficiencies

Drive distributorship revenue goals

Manage routing procedures

Ensure maximum equipment utilization

Ensure maximum manpower utilization

Provide on-going feedback for improvement

Carry out Enterprise tests

Support Enterprise initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Relational interaction; Build and 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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