General Manager

Description: Job Title: General Manager Job ID: AS20210111-71921 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Description: At L3Harris, Driver Training Solutions, we are seeking a qualified General Manager who has substantive business knowledge, leadership capabilities as well as technical expertise. The General Manager communicates with contacts both inside and outside the organization on matters of strategic importance to influence executive level leadership clients on new concepts, practices, and approaches for all aspects of business operations. The General Manager provides overall direction for the entire business area through processes, systems, and/or solutions. They recommend and implement strategies and develops operational plans/goals with direct impact to the achievement against functional strategies and goals. Our ideal General Manager has a strong background in business management and leadership. A history in simulation-based company experience would be a plus. Essential Functions: Up to, but not limited to 50% travel to global locations. Travel may be required with less than 24 hours’ notice.

Senior leader of the Driver business unit accountable to Commercial Aviation / Training Systems leadership.

Oversee daily business operations.

Manage budgets set out within the agreed business plan.

Manage and deliver long and short-term forecast.

Analyze accounting and financial data.

Identify, develop, and implement growth strategies.

Increase revenue.

Negotiate contracts and complete all required paperwork and processes.

Train and mentor managers and staff.

Work with Human Resource partners in all aspects of HR process.

Evaluate performances and productivity.

Help close sales by building rapport with potential account; demonstrating product and service capabilities; overcoming objections; preparing contracts.

Respond promptly to customer inquiries.

Present new or additional products and services to new and existing customers.

Approach prospective customers through numerous mediums like, but not limited to, cold-calling, email, social media, trade shows, etc.

Produce timely and detailed reports.

Follow all company’s policies and procedures.

Build positive relationships with staff and customers.

Maintain corporate issue assets and conduct routine inventory reports.

Additional tasks and responsibilities assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree at a minimum, MBA preferred.

Proven simulator-based company experience.

Proven experience as a General Manager, Senior Sales Executive or Senior Program Manager.

Must be willing and able to pass routine drug screening and background investigations.

Valid U.S Passport.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Maintain professional working relationships, attitude and dress attire.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Excellent organization and multitasking ability.

Assertiveness and confident.Ability to stand for extended periods.

Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules.

Ability to work independently with little-to-no supervision.

Proficient in MS Office products.

Must be willing and able to pass routine drug screening and background investigations.

Valid U.S Passport or the ability to obtain one.

Bachelor‘s degree in a business related field is a plus.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.