General Manager - Laird Plastics

Plastics Family Americas; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing program

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

401k with matching benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Plastics Family Americas is seeking a General Manager in St. Louis, MO, who will lead the development and execution of a growth-oriented business strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background with at least 5 years of experience in leadership positions. This role involves managing all operational aspects, including financial decisions, inventory management, and personnel.

The position offers a competitive salary, profit-sharing, and comprehensive health benefits, fostering an empowered culture that attracts passionate leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of advanced inside and outside sales experience.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a sales force.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and financial performance.
• Manage full P&L and local forecasting.
• Establish team sales goals and objectives.

Skills

Sales leadership

Financial analysis

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

POSITION: General Manager

About the role:

As a General Manager at Laird Plastics, you will operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop and execute both the vision and the strategy for your business. Empowered by our decentralized model, you will be provided opportunities to stretch your sales and leadership skills. The General Manager is responsible for the entire strategic business plan, sales goals, financial decisions, inventory management, warehouse operations, personnel management, and more.

Our motto is: Simple, easy, basic, fast, agile, profitable.

What you’ll do:

• Drive the sales growth, operations, and financial performance of a multi-million-dollar business by developing & executing a growth-oriented sales plan focused on servicing our diverse markets
• Manage full P&L and local forecasting responsibility
• Partner with key suppliers in assigned geography to optimize the relationship and supply chain
• Establish team sales goals and objectives, measure performance, provide feedback, and develop talent
• Establish pricing strategy and local stock management strategies to meet market needs and grow the business
• Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset & demonstrate excellent visionary leadership
• Promote an empowered local culture that attracts and retains top talent

We are looking for passionate leaders who bring initiative and creativity while putting the customer at the center of all they do!

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Advanced inside and outside sales experience; minimum 5 years
• Proven ability to lead & manage a sales force
• Knowledge of inventory management practices & processes
• Precise ability to analyze and interpret financial reports
• Demonstrated sales leadership practices & procedures
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
• High level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism

How does Laird Plastics support you?

About the Company: Plastics Family Americas is a federation of businesses who operate under 35+ brand names. Each Profit Center operates like their own small business, with the General Manager as the business leader making all local decisions. Our locations provide comprehensive supply chain coordination to the industry's leading manufacturers, distributing plastic sheets, rods, tubes and films through our 215+ locations. We proudly service major industries in aerospace, signage & print graphics, transportation, manufacturing, semiconductor, marine, military & government, medical and more!

Benefits:

We offer a competitive base salary, uncapped and lucrative Profit-Sharing program, dental, medical, and life insurance, 401k with matching benefits, tuition reimbursement program available to all employees, paid maternity and paternity leave, opportunities for growth and career advancement, and best in class training and development programs.