General Manager at Indepth Research Services (IRES)

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