Division Vice President

Genuine Parts Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Birmingham seeks a Division Vice President to lead the division’s sales and operations, directing growth and profitability across up to 15 branches. You will recruit and develop Branch Managers, implement corporate initiatives, and coordinate with a Group Executive to prioritize issues and drive execution.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of related experience, with strong analytical, financial, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years of experience in branch management or related roles.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and project management capabilities.
• Solid business and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Sets the sales strategy and growth plan for the Division and ensures execution.
• Supervises sales and operational performance of up to 15 branches.
• Recruits and develops Branch Managers to oversee sales and operations.
• Reports to a Group Executive for direction and prioritization.
• Implements corporate initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies new business opportunities and improves operational effectiveness.
• Plans, organizes, and directs day-to-day division operations.
• Oversees sales, account management, training, and sales support.
• Develops sales plans and budgets to achieve goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematics

Project management

Business acumen

Influence & motivation

Coaching & feedback

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

SUMMARY

The Division VP provides leadership, guidance, and support, ensuring achievement of operational and financial objectives for the branches and shops within the division.

JOB DUTIES

• Sets the sales strategy and growth plan for a Division and ensures the execution.
• Supervises the sales and operational performance of up to 15 branches.
• Recruits and develops Branch Managers to oversee and optimize sales and operations in each market.
• Reports to a Group Executive who helps with direction, prioritization, and resolution of key issues.
• Implements corporate initiatives, policies, and procedures to support the overall direction of Motion Industries.
• Collaborates to identify and secure new business opportunities and improve operational effectiveness.
• Plans, organizes, allocates resources and directs the day-to-day operations of the division.
• Covers all aspects of sales, account management, training, and sales support.
• Develops sales plans and budgets for achieving sales goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Fifteen or more years of experience with Motion Industries in branch management, corporate accounts, or a combination of both required.
• Strong analytical, mathematics and project management skills required.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence and motivate.
• Ability to provide effective performance coaching and feedback.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

More than 10 Direct Reports

More than 10 Indirect Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

Yes

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.