General Manager (Corrugated Packaging)

The Royal Group, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking a General Manager to support our Halls, TN (Shillington Box) facility. As a General Manager you will maintain the established policies and objectives of the business organization in accordance with corporate charter by performing the following duties. Establishes sales goals and objectives by promoting and selling products and services offered by TRG. Use professional sales techniques, customer service and long-term relationships to acquire and maintain customers.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Confers with Regional to plan business objectives, to develop organizational policies, to coordinate functions and operations between divisions and departments and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives.
• Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations to maximize returns on investments and to increase productivity.
• Meet and exceed sales targets (set in initial review).
• Make appropriate number of calls on prospects versus customers.
• Identify potential growth areas, open new accounts and create customer sales programs.
• Sell entire product line with a concentration on value-added products and services.
• Stay aware of competition, competitive issues, products and total market movement.
• Maintain aged inventory 60 days in compliance with sales team objectives and customer profiles.
• Attend and participate in sales meetings, product seminars and trade shows.
• Comply with all company policies and operate within the expense budget.
• Interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Determines supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university or university program certificate; or five or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Business Management.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Present information and respond to questions from corporate associates, financial institutions, employees at all levels, customers and the general public.
• Analytical uses intuition and experience to complement data, preferred.
• Generates creative solutions, preferred.
• Have knowledge of accounting software, Contact Management systems, Development software, Internet software, Manufacturing software, Project Management software; spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, preferred.
• Project Management to develop and coordinate project plans, preferred.
• Technical skills shares expertise with others, preferred.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.