Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Texas Division Vice President position for our Branch Operations groups local to our Texas region. The DVP and COD will plan, direct, and oversee company-owned distribution planning, operations, and network optimization across their territory. They will also develop strategies and KPIs that support operational performance across sites, including safety, quality, inventory optimization, profit margins, and customer service.

Why work with us?

> Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires.

> Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills.

> Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career.

> You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

May include:

• Provide leadership and coordination of company-owned distribution functions
• Develop and implement company-owned distribution, sales strategies, plans, and programs
• Monitor and analyze sales and distribution activity against goals to ensure sales growth and customer satisfaction
• Work with real estate to ensure timely turnaround of new store/company acquisitions
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the company's markets, competitors, sales cycles, clinical influences, and consumer behavior
• Direct the company business development function to identify and develop new customers for products and services
• Develop strategies and plans that identify marketing opportunities and carry out programs for market research and analysis, including market segments, buying trends, and competitor analysis
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs, and results
• Effectively represent the company at various community, business, industry, and governmental meetings to promote the company and its interests
• Develop and implement pricing and customer service policies
• Develop marketing action plans that clearly define objectives, goals, schedules, and assignments to implement and achieve targeted opportunities
• Provide recommendations for improving or adding new products and services and assist with product development and testing
• Builds, develops, and manages sales teams capable of carrying out needed sales and service initiatives
• Maintain relationships with advertising agencies, public relations firms, market research firms, and other service providers as needed
• Oversee reporting of sales and new acquisition activities
• Directly accountable to ownership and for the performance of all responsibilities related to sales, marketing, distribution, and acquisitions
• Provide reports or briefings on company sales, distribution, marketing, and product/service activities

Nature and Scope:

• Develops and implements strategic plans and objectives for the department/sub-function in an effective and innovative fashion
• Understands the business and can put together comprehensive department solutions
• Works with other leaders to establish strategic plans and works towards achieving them
• Provides leadership and direction to managers in their respective division/department
• Sees department staffing needs (e.g., interviewing, hiring, new hire and ongoing training, annual evaluations, etc.)
• Participates in budget development and monitoring of expenses

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of business operations and consultative approaches; experience guiding leaders to make better business decisions
• Proven ability to deliver results, effectively influencing decisions through strong negotiation skills
• Ability to plan and set priorities to achieve business objectives
• Outstanding accountability and focus skills
• Strong business acumen (financial review and assessment skills, use of competitive data, etc.)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building partnerships with internal and external partners; naturally personable and friendly attitude in the face of adversity
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• Solid verbal, analytical, organizational, writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

Experience:

• 10 years of P&L responsibility for multiple locations

Education:

• Business degree or equivalent

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.