General Manager
Jotun Paints
Total years of experience :21 years, 2 Months
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy, and recommend changes to promote and support interests of both the general population and special groups.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.
Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.
Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.
Organize or approve promotional campaigns.
•Operations:
Direct warehouse operations. Maintain necessary inventory levels, order materials, route deliveries and pickups.
Review daily reports, taking appropriate action as needed.
Maintain branch security, opening and closing of branch, oversee cash deposit activity.
Attend periodic branch manager's meetings.
Complete and submit in a timely manner all necessary paperwork regarding personnel, accounting, accounts payable, etc.
Manages workflow to assist staff in balancing priorities, providing backup support if needed and otherwise ensuring that all work is accomplished with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Be willing, able, and capable of performing any branch job function as needed.
Coordinate annual inventory and manage branch inventory status including but not limited to; cycle counts, demand, trends, min/max calculations and approve RMA’s.
Reconcile inventory discrepancies and adjustments.
Negotiate pricing and issues with vendors in conjunction with purchasing and sales management
Helps plan/maintain facility layout to promote safety, security, and productivity while leveraging available space.
Ensures facility is maintained in a neat and professional manner.
Solicit feedback from subordinates, peers, and other team members with the goal of personal or operational improvement.
Annual update and coordination of Emergency Preparedness Plan.
•Financials:
Responsible for the cost-effective requisition supplies of needed equipment, supplies, and outsourced services with acceptable suppliers.
Develop sales and expense budget for the branch operations
Analyze and evaluation of activities, costs, operations, budgets and forecast data to determine branch progress towards stated goals and objectives. (Or to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace).
Direct accounts receivable activities for branch. Ensure collection calls are made and outstanding debt is collected. Check credit, open new accounts.
Work with Credit Manager as needed.
•Clients:
Work with other team members, consultants, key customers, and key suppliers to solve specific challenges and leverage growth opportunities.
Stay abreast of competing markets, development, building, etc. in the community and surrounding areas. Contact contractors/developers etc. in pursuit of business.
Maintain contact and friendly relationships with customers and suppliers, building a favorable company image. Resolve problems and complaints as they arise.
Direct and coordinate counter and outside sales (if applicable) efforts. Assist in account development. Direct sales program to develop new markets. Make joint calls with salesmen as needed.
Coordinate counter maintenance, merchandising and promotional activity.
Set branch pricing and direct quotation activities (if applicable). Keep computer price matrix current.
Manages freight expense, customer discounts, and pricing to maintain profit levels.
Successfully resolve customer issues timely and professionally.
Maintain positive attitude towards customers and associates by being friendly and courteous. Provide customer assistance as needed. This will include over the counter, over the phone, etc.
Continuously update product knowledge. Stay informed and educated as to product inventory and applicability. Understand product applications and help customers in their selections.