Branch Manager, San Diego

Business Unit: GE Industrial, PlasticsFunction: SalesResponsibilities: Job Purpose
Global Fortune 10 plastics distribution company is seeking a leadership-oriented individual to lead the San Diego branch. The successful candidate will manage and have full responsibility for leading GE Polymershapes employees in the Southern California market driving sales (including both GE and non-GE products) trade margin, and operating margin dollars. In this position, the candidate will be accountable for growing sales and developing marketing strategy in order to grow branch sales. Additionally, the branch manager will have full P&L responsibility for a number of product lines including sheet, film, rod and tube products. This position has the potential for future opportunities within GE.Essential Functions
Lead Branch Sales Growth for both GE/Non-GE products in the San Diego area by working closely with branch personnel as well as Headquarters, Marketing, Supplier and Product Teams
Create and Develop marketing programs in key segments (POP/Display, Aerospace, Building and Construction, etc.) by establishing a Value Proposition for GE Polymershapes through Product and Service Differentiation
Increase Trade Margin Dollars by working with key Strategic Suppliers and the Sourcing and Inventory (S & I) Team through price and inventory management
Improve Operating Margin dollars by working with the Regional Operations and Financial Managers to improve Cash Flow (inventory turns, A/R past dues and disputes)
Develop a targetted list of new accounts/applications providing growth for core and new products with existing and new customer base. (Primary focus on Lexan* Sheet and Film products)
Manage all aspects of the Branch P & L including base costs, headcount and operating expenses
Attract, retain, and develop a high performing work team REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: Basic Qualifications
BS Degree
Minimum 5 - 10 Years Distribution / P&L experience
Strong leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong commercial background
Must have strong interpersonal / team skillsEligibility Requirements
You must submit your application for employment through gecareers.com to be considered
You must be 18 years or older
You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process
You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process
You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
If currently are a GE employee, you must have been in your current position for at least 12 months and have at least a satisfactory performance ratingGeneral: GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.