20600A - Manager II, Associate General

Bakemark•Union City, CA

About The Position

Under the limited supervision of the General Manager, and while being developed into a General Manager, this role directs, manages, and coordinates all Branch functions including procurement, production, warehousing, distribution, sales, collections, and accounting/reporting/administration. The position involves a hands-on approach to managing the organization to meet or exceed objectives. The role supports the Core Values and Strategic plan of BakeMark and is responsible for managing to meet or exceed objectives by performing principal/essential accountabilities. The Manager II, Associate General manages all Branch activities in accordance with policies, guidelines, and procedures established by Executive Management, aiming to achieve both short and long-term goals of the Branch and Company. This includes developing a Branch Strategic Plan, tactics, programs, policies, and procedures to optimize the use of facilities, equipment, and employees, and to achieve sales and profit growth as established with Executive Management. The role involves reviewing market analyses to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules, and discount rates, and developing sales programs to meet or exceed goals. It also determines Branch product offering and pricing consistent with company strategies and financial expectations, and supports the promotion and success of the BakeMark brand. The position requires staying informed of new training methods, competitor techniques, and new company product introductions to determine Branch training needs, and developing and directing training plans, programs, and procedures to ensure current and effective training for Branch personnel. Adherence to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules is mandatory, as is exemplifying the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance, and Passion in all aspects of assigned duties. Other duties may be assigned to reach Company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field.
4-6 years of related experience and/or training; combination of education, experience and training.

Nice To Haves

Participation in industry associations a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages all Branch activities in accordance with policies, guidelines, and procedures established by Executive Management.
Manages Branch activities in a way that will achieve both short and long term goals of the Branch and Company.
Develops Branch Strategic Plan, tactics, programs, policies, and procedures to optimize use of facilities, equipment and employees and achieve sales and profit growth as established with Executive Management.
Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules, and discount rates, developing sales programs to meet or exceed goals of branch and company.
Determines Branch product offering and pricing consistent with company strategies and financial expectations.
Supports the promotion and success of the BakeMark brand.
Keeps informed of new training methods, techniques of competitors and pending introduction of new company products to determine training needs for the Branch.
Develops and directs training plans, programs and procedures to ensure current and effective training programs for Branch personnel.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance and Passion in all aspects of assigned duties.
Other duties as assigned to reach Company goals.
Directly supervises Branch operations including Sales, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Distribution, Purchasing, and Administrative / Accounting personnel.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these staff in a manner that creates harmony within the workforce, and promoting an attitude that will ensure successful results.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Assists the Vice President of Regional Operations with labor relations including contract negotiations.
Ensures that personnel maintain knowledge and skills level necessary to accomplish Company objectives.
Develop departmental leaders for succession to higher levels or responsibility.
Work closely with Vice President of Human Resource Development to design, develop, and implement departmental training and education programs.
Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance, Passion and Initiative in all aspects of assigned duties.