Commercial & Trade Department Leader

Commercial & Trade Department Leader

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES
Specific Core Functions / Standard Work:
 Experience and understanding of servicing and selling to a designer/trade/specifier driven market.
 A desire and ability to learn quickly and grow in a rapidly changing environment.
 Experience with and passion for developing a team.
o Helping team members to grow and driving results through the team.
o Developing and improving proactive processes and standard work with the team.
o Building connections and relationships across the organization.
 A demonstrated leadership style that values team engagement and being closely involved at all levels of the team’s operation.
 Strong project planning and execution skills, with the ability to tackle complicated new challenges.
 Priority given to time spent working within the department with the team.
 Some travel to trade shows
 Leadership and management of the HF Commercial and Trade teams

GENERAL ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP FUNCTIONS
Safety
 Be a role model in safety for the department by never compromising safety for competing priorities.
 Develop a safety consciousness among the department.
Quality
 Be a role model in quality for the department in understanding the importance of the Customer.
 Develop quality consciousness among the department to ensure outputs of department are of quality standards for your internal & external customers.
Delivery
 Serve as a role model to the department with regard to productivity consciousness balancing the importance of the Customer.
 Share knowledge, coach and develop direct reports in an effort to improve overall team performance and individual contribution.
Cost Reduction
 Foster an environment of Continuous Improvement throughout the department.
 Makes continuous improvement a priority. Involve department in the implementation of process improvements. Drive improvement through team members.
People
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 Serve as a role model for department in work practices and in performing at all times consistent with the Core Beliefs and Values of the Company as well as the Company’s Performance Competencies.
 Is an advocate for the team by being receptive, actively listening, and communicating concerns, impressions and observations to your leader and peers as needed to drive cross-functional thinking.

Qualifications

 4-year degree preferred or comparable experience in a Business, Sales or similar type of environment
 3-5 years’ experience within a leadership/manager role, in a consumer products industry
 3-5 years of experience and knowledge in Hospitality/Commercial Services, Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing and/or Design Trade preferred
 Knowledge and aptitude in team management and lean leadership is vital
 Ability to understand and learn the Hubbardton Forge product line and its applications
 Excellent computer, written and oral communication skills
 Proven ability to develop and maintain strong long term customer relationships
 Experience leading a growing team in a fast-changing environment that requires strategic thinking, results-oriented, decision making and commitment to excellence
 Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and all levels of management throughout the organization
 Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to bring about resolutions in a positive and timely manner.
 Strong sense of urgency and ability to follow through
 Demonstrated project management and cross-functional leadership skills
 Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
 Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals from a variety of departments and positions throughout the company
 Ability to drive process change
 Proficient in the gathering, analysis, and use of data
 Strong negotiating skills
 Attention to detail
 Proven initiative as a highly motivated self-starter

Additional Information

• Employment of selected candidates is contingent upon clear drug and background screening as well as ability to meet the physical requirements of the position in a post-offer employment physical.
• Hubbardton Forge is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.