The Operations Manager position provides leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow and sustain the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. The position accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style, guided by the objectives of the company. Position sits on the Leadership Team.  The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Motivate, guide and train employees on his/her team. Coordinate, delegate and assign tasks employees on his/her team. Lead all performance related meetings with those on his/her team. Direct supervision of all Human Resources functions in the branch. Provide day-to-day leadership and management to a service organization that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company. Assist in driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives. Assist in the measurement and effectiveness of all processes, internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company. Operations Manager works in coordination with the other members of the Leadership Team in the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes. In addition, collaborating to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the growth objectives of our organization. Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, recruit and retain team members, provide mentoring as a cornerstone to career development. Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company. Education Bachelor’s degree or higher in business or related field.   Experience Minimum five (5) years in a leadership role with a focus on human resources and operational controls.   Skills Required Proven leadership, strategic thinking, business acumen and decision making. Skilled in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning. Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission. Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.   Must be willing to go above and beyond to ensure overall company success.

N & S Marketing is about creating incredible experiences — from an unforgettable presentation to our dealer partners to a great conference call that gets the whole team on the same page. Those exceptional experiences don’t just happen. They need to be built, one piece at a time. That’s why we’re here.   As a Territory Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the sales of N & S Marketing Audio Video products in the Oregon and Western Idaho including Portland and Boise. You will be responsible for driving our key strategies, in order to attain annual sales quotas. This person is responsible for the selection, development, and education of our Consumer A/V Integrator partners, and for working with dealers and integrators within the territory to support sales of our products into vertical markets. They should strive to achieve a proper balance of new business development and existing account management.   The ideal candidate is located in the Portland, OR area.                                                                                                                                         Specific Responsibilities Manage day-to-day activities in territory Plan and manage sales efforts within the territory working with manufacturers regional sales managers and others. Launch new products and drive sales of these products to meet sale goals Drive regular reporting on results in territory to management Partner development and growth In a team approach, develop professional and personal relationships at all levels at the top dealers. Ensure that distribution is in line with the company’s strategy. Set annual goals for each business partner and monitor and update regularly. Implement key strategic initiatives as directed by senior management. Has technical skills in consumer audio-video. A passion for audio and music is encouraged. Work to achieve team goals such as team event planning and other activities. Work with the Team to develop leads and opportunities, and them along with our partners, allocating and tracking them accordingly. Attend major industry trade shows, local association and partner events, and host N & S Marketing events sales/marketing within the territory. Must be able to coordinate, arrange, manage, and execute sales/marketing events. Collaborate with team mates to organize and coordinate large-scale Demo Events that attract and serve our existing and target customers and partners.   Requirements:   Must be a very self-driven individual, who works well in both team and entrepreneurial environments. Two to five years sales experience in the Consumer Audio/Video industry and existing relationships with industry partners and targets is also required. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required. Microsoft Office and CRM usage experience. Average 2-4 days a week travel is required. Position reports into AV Sales Manager.