Manager of Business Operations

Manager Of Business Operations

The Manager of Business Operations is responsible for the oversight of sales and overall business functions of Unistel Industries, a Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified and FDA approved manufacturer of food products, including the Salute Seasonings brand. The Manager of Business Operations will work closely monitor the purchasing, order entry, and cost accountant aspects of Unistel to ensure efforts are in line with budgetary efforts, as well as strengthening the Unistel mission.

Essential Job Functions :

• Identify new business opportunities and potential customers to advance Unistel spice product sales.
• Direct supervision of the senior buyer, order entry specialist, cost accountant, and business developer. Responsible for hiring, training, and onboarding of these positions.
• Work in collaboration with the Associate Director of Production to monitor and plan to ensure adequate equipment and materials are available to run and continue production efforts.
• Become proficient in the order entry and shipping process, as well as purchasing details to be able effectively manage and provide oversight to those areas.
• Work with SAGE to oversee inventory controls as well as complete and run reports
• Monitor Business Development efforts and monitor the CRM, as well as passes on any potential customers to Business Developer.
• Facilitate the design and implementation of an annual sales plan in support of organization strategy and objectives.
• Complete market analysis as needed to ensure appropriate strategies for current and new opportunities
• Compile and analyze sales figures and prepare regular sales data reports for presentation to Leadership
• Become a subject matter expert on Unistel spice products and operations and keep up to date with products and competitors in the spice industry
• Network with sales professionals in the spice or food industry
• Develop and maintain strong functional relationships with Procurement, Finance, Marketing, etc. to ensure new products are manufactured on time and in specifications to meet customer demand.
• Participate in various Unistel meetings, as well as other CDS Life Transitions' meetings and committees as assigned.
• Assist with production efforts as needed to meet production needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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