As the Profit Centre Manager, you will develop and lead all business operations at the Profit Centre.
You will be accountable for growing the business while sustaining consistent profitability.
Responsibilities
Achieve sales, gross profit- and profit-sharing goals through the recruitment, development, training, coaching, evaluation, and management of the Profit Centre Team
Determine targeted customer account potential, establish sales goals for those accounts and hold the sales team accountable for achieving those goals
Analyze available financial reports and information; develop and implement appropriate strategies to increase sales and margins, improve productivity and manage assets and expenses
Build relationships in the community to understand the marketplace, increase market share and identify new markets
Ensure the Profit Centre meets or exceeds service expectations of customers
Take ownership of all marketing plans and purchasing agreements
Understand and follow all safety regulations at all customer locations as well as at the Profit Centre
Safeguard and maintain all Profit Centre assets – buildings, trucks, equipment, inventory, and receivables
Perform other tasks as requested by the Regional Manager or President
Requirements
College and/or University Degree
A minimum of 3 years of wholesale distribution experience
A minimum of 2 years in a management or leadership role
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
Driven to succeed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit
Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to make sound business judgments
Create and nurture a positive team environment, inspiring all teammates to do their best work and to achieve the highest levels of customer and teammate satisfaction
Strong desire to strive for operational excellence
Understand purchasing and inventory control processes
Ability to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
Ability to learn how to operate material handling equipment