Summary: President of a Hardware Wholesale Distribution company plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and overall success of the business.
The President is also accountable to the stakeholders and acts as the face of the company.
This position serves on the Executive Team, leads the Hardware Business Unit Leadership Team and reports to the CEO.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's strategic plans and vision, ensuring alignment with short-term and long-term goals.
Financial Management: Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and profitability.
Make decisions to improve financial results and ensure sustainable growth.
Sales and Marketing: Lead sales and marketing efforts to increase market share and revenue.
Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base.
Supply Chain Management: Manage the procurement, inventory, and distribution processes efficiently to ensure product availability while minimizing costs.
Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, including warehousing, logistics, and distribution, to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and efficiency.
Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, including department managers, to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and goal achievement.
Customer Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
Compliance and Regulations: Ensure that the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Innovation and Technology: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to the business, both internal and external, to ensure its stability and continuity.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: A bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field is typically required.
An MBA or advanced degree can be advantageous.
Industry Experience: Extensive experience in hardware wholesale distribution or a related industry is essential.
Prior leadership roles in a similar capacity are highly desirable.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills with a track record of effectively leading and developing teams.
Financial Acumen: A deep understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Sales and Marketing Expertise: Proven experience in driving sales growth and implementing effective marketing strategies.
Supply Chain Knowledge: Familiarity with supply chain management principles, inventory control, and logistics.
Strategic Thinking: The ability to think strategically, set clear objectives, and make decisions that drive the company's success.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to interact with employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address challenges and seize opportunities.
Ethical Standards: High ethical standards and integrity in all business dealings.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Strong mathematics, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
Good organizational skills and follow-up are essential, as are multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
Personal characteristics include enthusiastic, aggressive, self-starter with a passion to lead others.
Overnight travel will be required.
The President of a Hardware Wholesale Distribution company is a pivotal role that requires a combination of business acumen, industry expertise, and leadership skills to steer the company toward growth and profitability.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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