Director, Product Group

at AAR in WOOD DALE, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Title: Director, Product Group

Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Job Number: 15995

SUMMARY: To achieve maximum sales and margin objectives for the Product Line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Coordinate with sales group to identify potential opportunities

+ Direct and develop staff to achieve business objective fiscal year plan

+ Identify purchase opportunities available in the marketplace

+ Plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals.

+ Coordinates activities of divisions or departments such as operating, manufacturing, engineering, planning, sales, maintenance, or research and development, to effect operational efficiency and economy.

+ Directs and coordinates promotion of products manufactured, or services performed to develop new markets, increase share of market, and obtain competitive position in industry.

+ Analyzes division or department budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget.

+ Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating, and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required.

+ Directs preparation of directives to division or department administrator outlining policy, program, or operations changes to be implemented.

+ Promotes organization in industry, manufacturing or trade associations.

+ All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Regional aviation experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click “Apply Online” at the bottom of this page.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.