Operations Manager Countertops/Cabinets/Hardware

PREREQUISITIES:

1. Have at least 5 years experience in the interior surfacing market, countertops, laminate, quartz, veneer, panels, board, hardware, cabinet.
2. Have experience in selling through independent distribution
3. Based in western NY area
4. Has called on the A&D community
5. Technical knowledge of basic fabrication skills
6. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
7. Excellent organizational and communication skills
8. Flexibility regarding scheduling/multitasking
9. Understands the “Team” Concept
10. “Creative” in Problem Solving
11. Previous Management a plus.
12. Must be a Team Leader. 
13. Posses personal qualities of integrity and commitment to company vales and mission

JOB DISCRIPTION:

1. Meets Quota for sheet and shape in territory
2. Understanding of how countertops are made and the equipment used
3. Works with company Distributors to meet established goals
4. Establishes accounts that buy direct from company to meet established goals
5. Supports company Specification Efforts with calls on A&D and providing CEU courses
6. Implements all Sales and Marketing Programs
7. Timely follow up and delegation of leads and sample requests
8. Provide up to date marketing information regarding company Products, applications and end use markets
9. Provide reliable and accurate product line forecasts
10. Well versed in product knowledge, to advise fabricators, A&D and Distributor personnel on the features and benefits of Solid Surface and Join It Adhesives
11. Inform the company on all pertinent issues with solutions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.