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Purpose of Job:
The Regional Manager IOT AB provides the overall management of sales and operational activities for IOT All Battery Centers (ABCs) and works with Market General Managers to drive business growth through improved performance.
Job Components:
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls sales, budgets, expenses, goals, and operational activities in a group of IOTABCs, resolving problems and contributing to the overall effectiveness and profitability of the region.
Works closely with MGMs to drive business growth in franchise stores.
Manages escalated partner issues or concerns with MGMs to seek resolution.
Plans and implements systems that perform the work and fulfill the mission and the goals of the department efficiently and effectively. Performs Profit and Loss (P&L) review and analysis with store managers.
Selects, orients, directs, motivates, trains, and retains store staff capable of meeting current human resource needs; makes recommendations in various personnel matters such as pay, performance reviews, and terminations.
Plans and allocates resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet store productivity and quality goals.
May oversee the preparation of quotations and oversee and participate in negotiations and the maintenance of customer contracts.
Visits Company-Owned IOT ABCs to ensure all company programs are implemented.
Facilitates movement of product from store to store as necessary to ensure adequate supply.
Monitors and evaluates sales, budgets, and revenue amounts and forecasts sales volume.
Develops and recommends sales programs.
Performs store evaluations and manager performance appraisals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business Administration, and/or equivalent experience.
3-5 years of experience in retail store operations and products and/or related experience.
Excellent human relations and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate contracts and make sales presentations.
Excellent telephone skills.
Demonstrated ability to produce results with previous assignments.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proven managerial skills such as planning, instructing, and delegating.
Ability to use calculator, measuring instruments, computer, cash register, and fax machine.
Ability to operate motor vehicles.
Knowledge of and experience with budgets and P&L responsibilities.
Knowledge of and experience with batteries and battery applications is beneficial.
Must be flexible to change.
Scope Data:
Will manage X-X number of IOT AB Stores.
Reports to the IOT Director and is required to interact with other ABC and corporate office employees, customers and prospects, and other people who would be common to a retail environment.
Responsible for management of Store Managers.
Responsible and accountable for all regional paperwork, budgets, and reporting.
Exemplifies Interstate Batteries’ Purpose and Values.
Must be able to work in a “Team oriented” environment.
Work Environment:
Must be willing to travel extensively, (75%).
Continuous speaking, hearing, and visual effort.
Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Close mental and visual attention.
Work involves some irregularities and difficulties, repetitive and varied tasks, and possible delivery driving duties.
Continuous general concentration.
Work is performed in a retail store and/or office setting, however, occasionally exposed to dirt and dust, fumes, temperature extremes, dampness, and battery acid.
Stress associated with workplace pressure and the retail environment.
Extensive travel is required.
Exposed to hazards of the road/airways when traveling.
Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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