Slab Distribution Center Manager - Bedrosians Tile and Stone

Job Overview

The Slab Distribution Center Manager is responsible for slab receiving, slab loading/unloading, slab transfers, slab distribution, excellent customer service, growth in fabricator sales, and increased sales as outlined in your growth plan. You have a professional and stable personality and pay attention to the operations and sales/customer service details to ensure constant improvement and increased efficiency.

Duties

• Ensure all safety directives are enforced, all personnel are properly trained, and equipment is maintained
• Gain knowledge of all current and new slabs and other product collections offered by the Company
• Develop relationships with fabricators in the area by hosting events at the facility
• Host events at the facility for our quarterly product launches
• Strategize and develop methods for attracting new business and increasing existing business
• Provide superior customer service and set an example for staff members
• Process P/O receiving's for incoming slab containers including uploading/editing photos and material locations
• Properly receive, inspect, inventory, transfer, load and unload slabs
• Work with slab purchasing managers to strategize on slab purchasing
• Study our competitor sales and market trends to ensure we are selling cutting edge products with competitive pricing
• Educate sales staff and customers on the differences in slab grade/quality and pricing
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective distribution of slabs to our branch locations considering turns at each branch
• Regularly promote and sell discontinued slabs and slow-moving slabs to eliminate from inventory
• Ensure proper personnel training on all slab operational procedures and slab characteristics for sales
• Review sales reports daily and hold motivational sales meetings with staff
• Meet monthly sales quotas by setting weekly sales goals for your team
• Complete all administrative tasks timely
• Communicate clearly and professionally with all staff
• Implement all company directives and procedures
• Enforce all company policies and follow proper HR disciplinary actions if needed
• Manage time efficiently and delegate tasks as appropriate
• Conduct weekly staff meetings to inform employees of new products, procedures, strategies, and general company news
• Coordinate vendor product knowledge sessions for all staff members
• Conduct safety meetings and inspections with all appropriate staff members
• Manage all branch expenses
• Prepare, coordinate, and assist with physical inventories
• Promote Bedrosians products and services
• Maintain and increase professional and technical knowledge by reviewing product literature, manuals, and manufacturer bulletins, as well as attending vendor/ manufacturer seminars whenever available
• Work with your branch's outside sales representative(s) to increase the company's client base and market share
• Create a structured employee work schedule, manage overtime, and submit sick and vacation time for employees as needed
• Coach sales staff to help meet individual and branch sales goals
• Work within the framework of the company's defined rules, procedures, goals and directives.
• Any other duties required of the position

Minimum Qualifications

• College Degree
• Five (5) or more years working in slab distribution and sales
• Knowledge of slab characteristics, purchasing, distribution, and safety
• Prior experience in the tile and stone industry
• Driver's License (must provide current MVR)
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Extremely professional
• Operationally strong and sales-focused
• Positive attitude
• Polished appearance
• Excellent Computer and Excel skills
• Excellent and professional phone skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coach a team
• Understanding of design and color
• Possess a flexible work schedule
• Work on the weekends
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus

Bedrosians is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes, for the health of its employees, a Drug-Free Workplace philosophy. This job posting does not constitute an offer of employment and is not an employment contract. To be considered for this position please complete our quick 3 minute application through our Careers page: https://bedrosians.applicantpro.com/jobs