General Manager - RION at Rionequipment

For over 40 years, RION Equipment has attracted the most talented individuals in the material handling industry. We grew from a single location business to a dynamic one-stop-shop solutions provider across the Upper Midwest. We reward our team members with excellent compensation and benefits packages. From volunteer time off and tuition reimbursement to 401(k) plans and paid military leave — we offer stability and growth while encouraging a work-life balance.

RION Equipment is looking for a General Manager who will be responsible for growing and managing an independent business operation which encompasses the functions of Sales, Rental, and Product Support, with an emphasis on value added service development. This individual will need to establish and lead a team with the necessary skills, focused on safety and continuous improvement, to manage the quality of the products and the services experienced by our customers.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

1. Full responsibility for location profit and loss statement. Analyzes and controls expenditures of business to conform to divisional budgetary requirements. Develops an operating/business plan that supports the divisional and corporate and business plan. Makes strategic decisions to ensure profitability of business.
2. Acts to align business goals with the strategic direction of Rion Equipment. Reviews market information to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules, discount rates, and assists in development of sales campaigns to accommodate goals of the business unit.
3. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
4. Delivers sales presentations to key clients in coordination with sales representatives. Meets with key clients, assisting sales representatives with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals, while managing the customer sales activity to retain, develop and activate past customers.
5. Ensures that the operation is run efficiently and safe, and that the facility is well organized, professional, and clean. Maintains inventory at acceptable levels to allow for company established turn, aging, revenue, etc. goals are met.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (and FSA/HSA plans), Dental, Vision Insurances
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement and In-house Training Dept.
• Paid Military Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Safety Glasses and Boot Program

ABOUT RION EQUIPMENT:
RION Equipment, formerly NMC Material Handling, has been serving the upper Midwest since the 1970’s. We are investing in personnel skills and in a fleet of industry-leading material handling and aerial equipment and service solutions. Come be a part of our experienced and knowledgeable sales and service teams that help our customers with comprehensive equipment solution packages that best serve their business needs.

RION Equipment is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. RION Equipment shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.