General Manager - Laird Plastics

Plastics Family Americas • Shelby Township, MI

149d

About The Position

As a General Manager at Laird Plastics, you will operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop and execute both the vision and the strategy for your business. Empowered by our decentralized model, you will be provided opportunities to stretch your sales and leadership skills. The General Manager is responsible for the strategic business plan, sales goals, financial decisions, inventory management, warehouse operations, personnel management, and more. Are you a well-rounded business leader who has a passion for developing people, driving a team toward success, and cultivating and delivering results?

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree or substantial business experience
• Advanced sales experience; minimum 5 years
• Proven ability to lead & manage a sales force
• Knowledge of inventory management practices & processes
• Strong business writing and verbal presentation skills including story telling in both formats
• Precise ability to analyze and interpret financial reports
• Demonstrated sales leadership practices & procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• High level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
• High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Plastics/industrial distribution experience

Responsibilities

• Drive the sales growth, operations, and financial performance of a multi-million-dollar business by developing & executing a growth-oriented sales plan focused on servicing our diverse markets
• Full P&L responsibility
• Partner with key suppliers in assigned geography to optimize the relationship and supply chain
• Establish team goals and objectives, measure performance, provide feedback, develop talent, and foster personal accountability
• Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset & demonstrate excellent visionary leadership
• Promote a culture that attracts and retains top talent
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Profit Sharing
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with matching benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees