General Manager

Dundalk

About the Company

We Are AV Direct !

AV Direct, is a B2B distribution company servicing Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Retail, and Industry sectors nationwide. We supply Chemicals, Janitorial, Packaging, Catering Products, Hospitality Products, Washroom Service in Leinster, and Local Contract Cleaning. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of service to our customers and a great working environment for our staff.
AV Direct is seeking applications for the role of General Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience at senior management level in distribution.
We are looking for a positive well driven professional who can motivate the existing dynamic team.
Candidates must have excellent communication, financial management, and negotiation skills. Be an accomplished leader who is passionate about providing excellent customer service and support to all involved with our business.
Full-time, Permanent Position Monday-Friday 8.30-5.30pm

About You:

As General Manager you will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, providing leadership and direction to the staff while managing the company's overall business operations. We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven general manager to direct and manage the organization's business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs. Your entrepreneurial spirit and vision in directing business functions will assist the organization in maintaining relationships with clients, generating new business, increasing staff productivity, improving service, ensuring sustainability, and meeting business objectives. The successful candidate will possess excellent commercial business acumen coupled with excellent communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to drive operational excellence.

About the role of General Manager

Staff Management to include, but not limited to formulating staff policies in T&D, performance reviews, productivity, and recruitment.
Manage day to day operations and review work practices and workflows on the floor and identify areas of improvement where necessary.
Stock Management and ordering, overseeing stock management including pricing, costing, damages, returns etc
Manage Sales with POS Sales System and Website with a view to continuous improvement of  reporting sales growth.
Implement best customer practices to ensure customer satisfaction processes are at an optimum level.
Along with Directors, researching and identifying growth opportunities in line with short- and long-term expansion of customer base to existing and new markets
Implement best customer practices to ensure customer satisfaction processes are at an optimum level.

Requirements

• Relevant Business Qualification and or a Min 5 years of Operational or Senior Strategic Management experience

• Good knowledge of all different business functions with a proven track record of strong people management skill set.

• Excellent communication and first-hand customer care attention to detail

• Highly organized with a strong work ethic.

• Good interpersonal skills.

About the package:  

A competitive compensation package is on offer to the successful applicant including base salary, bonus, contributory pension.

Applications

AV Direct is an Equal Opportunities  Employer and welcomes applications from all eligible persons. You can apply directly or send your cv to info@avdirect.ie