This is a Profit Center Manager position with a company in Hattiesburg, MS.

Duties And Responsibilities:  Plan, direct, and lead all business operations at the Profit Center. This role is accountable for sustaining consistent profitability of the business.  Achieve sales, gross profit- and profit-sharing goals through the recruitment, development, training, coaching, evaluation, and management of the Profit Center team.  Determine targeted customer account potential, establish sales goals for those accounts, and hold salespeople accountable for achieving those goals.  Achieve upper quartile performance in these key indicators -- Gross Profit %, Net Salaries Ratio, Occupancy Ratio, Return on Investment, Gross Profit per Employee, and Profit Sharing per Employee.  Analyze available financial reports and information, implementing appropriate strategies to increase sales and margins, improve productivity, and manage expenses and assets.  Ensure the Profit Center meets or exceeds customer service expectations.  Build relationships in the community to understand the marketplace, increase market share, and identify new markets.

Education and Qualifications: College degree or equivalent industry experience. Minimum 3+ years wholesale distribution experience. Minimum 2+ years in management, wholesale distribution or sales management preferred. Experience using Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email, to maintain appointments and customer and vendor contact files, and to analyze performance data. Product knowledge related to the specific Profit Center market preferred. A proper and valid driver's license for the vehicle(s) being driven. A driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer