Arena Stuart Event Rentals Looking for General Manager at Milpitas, CA Full Time

General Manager – Global Company, Fast-Paced Environment, Advancement Opportunity, Growth Industry

Would you like to,elp lead a nationwide leader in the event industry? Would you like to be part of a global company that offers advancement opportunities, excellent benefits and competitive wages, while supporting some of the world’s most prestigious events?

The Company: Arena Stuart Rental is one of the largest and most successful event rental companies in North America. Arena is a recognized leader in providing structured tents and party rental solutions to a variety of sporting, commercial and corporate clients across the nation.

• We actively promote a culturally diverse environment that offers employees opportunities for personal and team-based growth.
• Our employees participate in designing, creating and delivering unique solutions to many high-profile events.
• We have a shared vision of the future that is built on core values that underpin the innovative and creative solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations.

The Position:

We are looking for a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the local business unit. General Manager responsibilities include formulating overall strategy, managing people and establishing policies. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our people develop and be productive, while ensuring our profits are on the rise. Ultimately, you’ll help our company grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Full branch P&L responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day leadership and management to the strategic business unit that reflects the adopted mission and core values of the company.
• Establish and own through the cultivation of a continuous improvement culture within the business unit to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the business unit.
• Partner with members of the Executive team in the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
• Collaborate with the Executive team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to support the rapid growth objectives of our organization.
• Motivate and institutionalize high-performance teamwork; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.
• Foster a team action-based environment within the business unit where employees feel accountable for their actions and inactions.
• Carries out 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.
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules and regulations while maintaining company standards

Skills

• Experienced and comfortable in reporting at Executive level
• Skilled at developing, implementing, monitoring and championing corrective actions regarding a sales and business strategy for a party rental and supply company
• Ability to see the bigger picture whilst paying attention to the thousands of smaller details
• Good understanding of financial statements relating to margins, net profits, invoicing, P & L, and budgets
• Sound knowledge of stock control and operational processes
• Ability to identify key new products to ensure the business unit’s range of products stays ahead of competitors
• Self-driven, energetic and a clear understanding on high quality and business profit
• Forward planner who critically assess own performance
• Excellent communication skills with ability to be a team player and deal with people at all levels in leadership, negotiation and motivation to meet a shared goal

Key Success Factors

• Building and establishing a high level of trust
• Actively supporting corporate vision
• Actively supporting Executive strategic leadership
• Check ego at the door on the way into work
• Lead while serving
• Exercise the habit of getting things done
• Direct and coach others

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected to other national locations.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• At least ten years of strong operational experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in business or related field.
• At least five years in a management role.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting $150,000 or more based on experience.

Arena Stuart Rentals is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arena Americas also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Operational: 10 years (Preferred)
• Senior Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Preferred)

Work Location: One location