Manager Trainee

Company Description

Tactical Brands LLC’s mission is to develop product brands that provide the “do-ers” of this world with better performance, better safety, and better capabilities to get the job done. Practically speaking, Tactical Brands LLC is a dynamic brand-creating sales and marketing organization that competes in national and international markets.

Believe it or not, this company and this position are based in LaMoure, ND (60 miles south of Jamestown and Valley City). This position requires the applicant to locate within 40 miles of LaMoure and work on site, in person (though allowances can be made for seasonal relocation). This is a salaried position that provides an excellent living standard right from the beginning and has enormous growth potential.

Position will be filled when an appropriate candidate is found.

We are looking to develop a person who can become a leader of our management team. Prior to evolving into that person, you will spend your time shadowing the founder/CEO and learning all aspects of this business (and business in general). You will be given ever-increasing responsibilities as you learn and grow.

Reporting to the CEO, you will have a high degree of autonomy and an expectation that you will find a way to accomplish the various goals related to your various increasing responsibilities. This is an ideal role for someone who: 1. Is Persistent/Tenacious , 2. thrives in a high autonomy environment, and 3. Excels at building rapport and relationships with people (likeable).

Note that, at certain times of the year, there will be a lot of traveling required.

Leadership

Skills:

As a potential future manager, the ability to lead and inspire a team is essential. This includes setting clear goals, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. This role requires an individual who can efficiently manage people and multiple projects.

Process Planning:
We will be growing fast and adding other products, brands, and companies. You will need to be constantly creating, documenting, and improving your processes of how you do what you do so that they can be quickly duplicated and performed consistently. Find out what works, make sure it’s repeatable, practice it consistently, and make sure you can train others to follow the process.

Relationship

Skills:

Our core philosophy is that we are partners (friends) of our wholesale accounts, vendors, and customers. You will need to be the type of person who genuinely enjoys meeting, communicating with, and building relationships with other people.

Communication

Skills:

Assertive and clear communication skills are essential for effectively conveying messages to internal teams, external stakeholders, and the public. This includes written, verbal, and presentation skills. In Sales, listening is the most important. You need to already have a good degree of this skill developed and we expect you to continue to improve it.

Problem Solving:
Business is a daily onslaught of situations that need problem-solving. We will help you develop the ability to properly deal with this onslaught, but you need to be the type of person who is able to proactively figure things out.

Adaptability: A young, fast-growth company is a dynamic environment. Being adaptable and open to change is important in this role.

Ability to Learn:
No matter how educated or experienced you may be, you will need to be in a constant state of learning new skills and information in this position.

Ability to Travel like a Pro:
Whether you've traveled before our not, we will teach you the art and science of business travel as you first tag along to trade shows and industry events. Later, you will handle many…