Business Manager Job in Los Angeles, California Us
A west-coast based Perishables Distribution Center is seeking a Business Manager to focus on growing their business and developing new and existing relationships to accomplish the common goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive DC sales, profitability and relationships through sales and purchasing team management.
- Responsible for the coordination and control of the business plan, profitability and company culture within facility.
- Develop, implement and meet financial budgetary guidelines.
- Recruit, retain, motivate, coach and develop focused, goal-oriented sales and purchasing team members.
- Collaborate with Operations Manager and other leadership members within the distribution center to continuously improve overall performance and customer service.
COMPETENCIES
- Able to establish realistic budgets, utilizing financial and quantitative information to effectively manage department.
- Demonstrates proven experience meeting and exceeding Sales budgets and developing executive sales strategy and account planning to meet or exceed Sales goals.
- Recognizes high pay-off strategies and prioritizes team efforts. Considers a broad range of internal/external factors when solving problems and making decisions; adjusts actions to focus on critical strategic issues (i.e. customers, quality, competition, etc.).
- Able to develop short/long term plans that are appropriately comprehensive, realistic and effective in meeting Company goals; able to integrate planning across units.
- Fosters the development of a common vision, providing clear direction and priorities, while clarifying roles and responsibilities.
- Strong coaching and development skills. Able to accurately assess strengths and development needs of employees; capable of providing timely, specific feedback and helpful coaching; able to provide challenging assignments and opportunities for development.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
10+ years demonstrated management and leadership experience in a high-volume, multi-site distribution/retail/wholesale/food industry environment. Knowledge of perishable food distribution preferred, specifically in sales and purchasing. Competent with computer systems and applications, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint). Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus.
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