Job Summary

At IRES, we relate our success directly to the strength of our management team. To continue operating at our high standards, we’re seeking a general manager who’s a born leader.

This person should have experience in overseeing business operations as well as human resources, finance, and communications. The ideal candidate will be an expert communicator who has a strong ability to delegate responsibility and collaborate across a range of departments. Ultimately, the general manager should be driven by a desire to lead our business to maximum productivity and efficiency

Objectives of this role

• Develop strategic plan for optimized productivity
• Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
• Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality
• Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
• Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas

Key responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Take full profit & loss responsibility
• Coordinate employees and supervise and lead lower-level managers
• Oversee day-to-day operations, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion, and accomplish your own goals
• Perform market research and complex analysis of possible opportunities
• Provide suggestions for business growth
• Suggest ideas for increasing revenue
• Suggest improvements for employee engagement
• Create, review and implement effective business plans
• Recruit, on-board, and train high-performing employees to achieve objectives for sales, profitability, and market share
• Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
• Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved
• Attend meetings, trainings, seminars and conferences

Qualifications

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven success in a managerial role
• Strong decision-making ability
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
• Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans
• Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures

The consultant will have the following minimum skill set:

• Previous working experience as a General Manager for 3 years
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• A proven track record of successfully leading and motivating diverse teams
• Multitasker and critical thinker with strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience in conducting performance evaluations
• Working knowledge of human-resources processes
• MA in Business Administration or similar relevant field