Assistant Profit Center Manager

Hajoca Corporation•Torrance, CA

1d•$70,304•Onsite

About The Position

Hajoca Corporation is a large, privately-held wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. The Kohler Store in Torrance, CA, is seeking an Assistant Profit Center Manager to support its operations. This role functions as a manager in the Profit Center Manager's absence and is responsible for assisting with team management, sales, operations, and customer service. The position offers a competitive salary and commission structure, including a guaranteed monthly commission for the first six months. The company emphasizes a decentralized business philosophy where each Profit Center operates like an independent business, focusing on local market needs and customer relationships.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of sales and service experience
1+ years of leadership experience
Able to drive for company business.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Possess a proper and valid driver’s license.
Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy.
Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity.
Possess leadership qualities and be viewed as a leader.
Possess excellent people and verbal/written communication skills.
Be able to build positive, influential relationships with customers and vendors.
Be able to interpret financial report data to determine success/failure of plans and to take appropriate action to adjust business plans ensuring success.
Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used for business operations.
Effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain customer and vendor contact files and appointments, and to analyze performance data.
Possess and maintain product knowledge related to the specific Profit Center market.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Promote a productive and positive team environment, coaching and inspiring co-workers to do their best work to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Function as the manager when the Profit Center Manager is not onsite.
Assist with the recruitment, development, training, coaching, evaluation, and management of the Profit Center team.
Set clear performance expectations and goals for teammates and conduct regular performance evaluations to assess progress and provide feedback.
Analyze performance data and implement appropriate strategies to increase sales, improve operating efficiencies, manage assets, and increase return on investment and profit sharing.
Assist with servicing customers, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and warehousing and sales as part of the Profit Center Team.
Build relationships in the community to understand the marketplace, increase market share, and identify new markets.
Conduct all business in accordance with Company policy and procedures.
Maintain and insist upon a safe working environment in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards, OSHA, DOT, and any other applicable regulations.
Safeguard and maintain all Profit Center assets – buildings, fleet, equipment, inventory, and receivables.
Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Competitive commission structure
Guaranteed monthly commission for the first six consecutive months of employment
Profit-Sharing Program
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (for full-time)
Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage (for full-time)
Life insurance and Long Term Disability (for full-time)
Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits (for full-time)
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (for full-time; sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law)
Paid pregnancy and parental leave (for full-time)
Paid day of community service (for full-time)
401(k) (for full-time and part-time)
Retirement cash account with company contributions (for full-time and part-time)
Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth (for full-time and part-time)
Company wellness program (for full-time and part-time)
Employee discounts (for full-time and part-time)
College tuition benefits (for full-time and part-time)