SUMMARY
Maintains overall responsibility for stock and controls business unit, including profitability, product management, budgeting, and business unit operations. This role requires in-depth knowledge of the electric motor and drive industry.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for overall profitability ratios for assigned business unit.
- Drives profitable growth, operational efficiency and strategic differentiation. Responsible for developing strategy, implementing improvement programs.
- Creates sales projections and sets objectives for assigned business unit products.
- Lead and drive operation efficiency within the BU, including but not limit to the order entering process, inventory planning, pricing / margin analysis, new product launch, and overall BU productivity, aligned with BU strategy, budget and operation plan.
- Coordinates product management with Field Sales organization, Research and Development, Engineering, and Marketing.
- Develops and executes comprehensive strategic sales and marketing plans and programs for assigned business unit products.
- Drives sales effort for assigned business unit products.
- Constructs and administers budget for assigned business unit.
- Assigns and allocates resources to achieve specific business results.
- Directs subordinate managers and supervisors in operational issues, including resource allocation, personnel and employment decisions, and business priorities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directly supervises subordinate managers and non-management employees.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
