Business Unit Manager

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Business Unit Manager for an opportunity in Addison, Illinois

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Directs the development of a comprehensive product marketing cycle from New Product Introduction through post-development by performing the following duties.

• Identifies market potential, establishes pricing and market strategies, estimates potential sales, introduces market, distribution/channel issues, and manages mature product through phase-out.
• Defines promotional activities, publicizing the product through the press, sales force, and alternate distribution channels.
• Provides expertise in particular product area and develops strategies and applicable portions of the company business plan.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates assigned programs to ensure accomplishment of financial/budgetary goals and optimum allocations of resources.
• Manages resources to execute assigned programs.
• Coordinates program planning with customer to ensure identification of appropriate manufacturing schedules, goals, design criteria, costs, and similar considerations.
• Conducts pre-contract liaison with customer and may participate in negotiating with key customers regarding contract terms and conditions.
• Coordinates details of program within the organization with a wide range of functions and individuals.
• Reviews potential changes in scope of contract and advises management and customer of potential impact changes.
• Coordinates product introduction and market exploitation with marketing and sales organizations to ensure maximum penetration of market segment.
• Provides continuing product surveillance and management of established product to obtain financial objectives.
• Employee’s primary duties require him/her to use discretion and independent judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the Product Line. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies 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.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five (5) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Current driver's license
• Must be able to travel 25% to 50% of the time.
• Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.