General Manager

Pratt Visual Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a high-energy and goal-oriented General Manager. Position directs and coordinates the sales, operations, and customer service departments to obtain efficiency and economy of operations. Plans, develops, and implements company policy and goals. Responsible for developing and growing sales staff.

We offer the ideal candidate an opportunity to grow and evolve their careers while working in a fun, fast paced and dynamic environment. Our international network of companies allows members of our sales team to build relationships with and provide marketing and printing solutions to some of the largest and most recognized brands in the world. Previous sales experience is a must. Experience with print and graphics is preferred, although we are willing to train the right candidate and with us, you can make a difference.

Pratt Visual Solutions is part of the Vomela family of companies and is one of the largest and fastest growing marketing specialty companies in North America. With more than 20 locations and over 1,300 employees, Vomela utilizes the latest in technology to manage, produce, and distribute corporate marketing programs and collateral, retail in-store signage (POS/POP), store decor, tradeshow and event programs and transportation and fleet graphics.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and directs production activities, establishing priorities in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Builds and develops sales team.
• Recruit, mentor, support and manage new Account Executives hired for the team
• Achieve sales objectives by contributing to the development of the sales staff
• Collaborate with sales staff for ongoing training needs and feedback on existing programs
• Reviews and analyzes production quality control and maintenance operational reports to determine causes of deviance from product specifications.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate production problems and improve product quality.
• Confers with management to establish production and quality control standards.
• Develops budget and cost controls for all plant operational activities.
• Confers with management to revise production schedules as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Selects, trains, and reviews the performance of plant management personnel. Confers with management regarding salary adjustments for operations personnel.

Requirements:

• Master's and/or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Communication, Business Administration or similar degree
• Minimum of 5 years of successful business to business print sales experience
• Minimum 2 years of sales management experience plus additional success in business to business sales, cold calling and account management
• Experience managing financial statements
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced, high energy environment
• Great communication skills
• Competitive, persistent and eager to achieve results
• Confidence, enthusiasm and an ability to persuade and influence others

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package including a 401k
• A financially stable, employee focused environment that serves as the foundation for a successful, long term career

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Job Type

Full Time Employee

Years of Experience

Minimum 5 Years

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.