Business Manager

Curbell; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Curbell is seeking a Branch Manager in Pleasant Prairie, WI to lead both Outside and Inside Sales, drive branch profitability, and align with corporate strategy and values. The role emphasizes people leadership, CRM-driven decision making, and close collaboration with affected departments.

The ideal candidate brings 5 years in plastics distribution sales, strong communication skills, and proven ability to manage P&L and customer relationships. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 5 years: Plastics distribution industry experience
• 5 years: Sales management experience
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork capabilities

Responsibilities

• Manage Outside and Inside Sales efforts, branch administration and financial results.
• Develop and execute a business plan to grow the Pleasant Prairie branch.
• Utilize SAP CRM and sales tools to analyze performance and opportunities.
• Foster employee engagement and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with corporate departments on AR, suppliers, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communications Skills

Setting Priorities & Time Management

Problem Solving & Decision-Making

Coaching / Developing People & Teams

Managing Performance Issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for successfully developing and managing a business in alignment with our strategy and our organizational mission, vision and values. Responsibilities include managing Outside and Inside Sales efforts, branch administration, and providing financial results to meet company goals.

Essential Functions

• Executes and delivers upon a defined set of Best Business Practices for the Business Manager role. Includes managing Outside and Inside Sales, Direct Customer Involvement, Margin Management, Supplier Relationships, Inventory Management, and Training, as well as using Curbell Selling System, CRM and Sales Tools. Responsible for implementing Company initiatives at the local and regional level.
• Develop a culture of high performance and employee engagement by inspiring, developing, and motivating internal talent. Facilitate good discussions with employees in order to understand their professional goals and aspirations. Create an environment of open communication that fosters upward feedback and suggestions. Make well informed decisions, demonstrate initiative, exhibit autonomy and execute on organization initiatives. (Measure by Employee Engagement and Retention)
• Develop, execute, and manage a business plan to establish or grow a Branch. Manage all aspects of Profit and Loss Statement from budgeting to a year-end result in an effort to achieve acceptable profit level and ensure positive ROS and NOP growth. Use SAP CRM reporting to analyze business results. Work with corporate departments to help manage A R, Suppliers, Marketing Programs and Quality standards. (Measure by P&L Results)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specific Requirements

• Experience in selling services in a business to business model; able to make group presentations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of SAP, or similar system, preferred.
• Experience with territory and sales management techniques
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work out of the Pleasant Prairie, WI branch

Core Competencies

• Leadership
• Communications Skills
• Setting Priorities & Time Management
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making
• Coaching/Developing People and Teams
• Managing Performance Issues

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years: Plastics distribution industry experience

5 years: Sales management experience

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