Assistant Market General Manager

Interstate Battery System of America Inc; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries System of America, Inc. is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee warehouse and distribution activities in Texas. The role focuses on achieving budgeted goals, driving efficiency, and building strong dealer relationships.

You will manage AR, inventory, and routing, while ensuring DOT/OSHA compliance and leading a team with regular coaching and performance reviews. A strong sales mindset and proactive initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years proven managerial experience.
• Warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of battery or automotive systems preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented with interpersonal awareness.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or forklift; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed operational and financial goals.
• Review, monitor and act on weekly scorecards and monthly financials.
• Manage accounts receivable and inventory to optimize performance.
• Lead weekly meetings and provide coaching to develop team members.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with OSHA and DOT standards.

Skills

Managerial experience

Sales track record

Warehouse/Distribution

Battery knowledge

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organizing

Results oriented

Customer focus

Entrepreneurial mindset

Initiative

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.be your best selfAt Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!

Purpose of Job

This position will be responsible for assisting the manager of company owned distributorship to meet or exceed all operational and financial goals.

Job Components

Financial:Responsible for holding team accountable to goals that meet the operational budgeted goals.Review, monitor and analyze weekly scorecard and monthly financials to identify variances to FY financial plan and design and implement action plans to address deficiencies.Actively manage AR to maintain acceptable level for operation.Develop and implement action plans for accounts with unacceptable AR balances.Manage inventory to coincide with selling activity to ensure proper levels.Manage Route Service Excellence program for maximum route efficiency.Responsible for increasing gross profit through increased sales volume with existing dealers and new dealers.Customer Focus:Review, monitor and analyze tools in Market IQ to identify markets that may be declining and design and implement action plans to address decline.Visits and maintains relationships with key accounts.Manage dealer erosion.Key contact for complaints received by operation.Work with sales team to acquire new business within region.Formulates, develops, implements and measures market strategies penetration in respective market.Human Capital:Establish set weekly meetings with operation staff.Provide performance management utilizing scorecards and progressive discipline process.Provide recognition and reward for team members that demonstrate outstanding performanceProvide consistent training and coaching to develop team members knowledge, abilities and skills.Process:Ensures data integrity and timely submittals into reporting systems.Ensures compliance with all IOT standard operating procedures, including OSHA, and DOT compliance.Manage routing procedures to ensure maximum utilization of equipment and manpower.Follow / fulfill all driver program requirements, as specified by the manager

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years proven managerial experience preferredProven sales recordPrevious experience in a Warehouse or Distribution environment preferredComputer skills including Word and Excel preferredKnowledge of battery or automotive systems preferredFosters teamwork - Interest, skill and success in getting groups to learn to work together cooperativelyStrong Communication - both oral and writtenDetail oriented - Pays careful attention to details.Interpersonal awareness - Notice, interpret and anticipate others' concerns and feelingsPlans and organizes - Lays out tasks in a logical and orderly sequence. Establishes and follows through on priorities.Results oriented - Is intent upon achieving practical results. Concentrates attention on making things happen.Responsive - Reacts promptly to suggestions and requests.Managing Performance - Takes responsibility for team members' performance. Utilize clear goals, expectations, feedback and addresses performance problems and issue promptlyCustomer Focused - Focuses on satisfying customersEntrepreneurial Orientation - Looks for and seizes profitable business opportunities; willingness to take calculated risks to achieve business goalsInitiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situationAbility to operate a motor vehicle and/or forkliftMust have a clean drivers record AND meet driver qualifications requirements Scope Data:Serves as a strategic partner to the General Manager, focusing on optimizing daily operations and developing talent to ensure efficient product movementThe role generally involves overseeing the workforce and implementing process improvements Operate with integrity and demonstrate a positive attitudeWork Environment:Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, and talk and hear Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, without assistance and occasionally lifting up to 75lbs May be exposed to battery warehouse conditions such as exposure to moving equipment mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicalsExposed to the hazards of the road when operating or riding in a vehicleUse of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requiredNote: 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.Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.