Manager South Texas Consumer Markets

All applicants need to apply online at:  www.txucorp.com

Reference job#:  620860666

 

Description:

JOB SUMMARY
Leads competitive strategy development, defines and evaluates marketing tactics, campaigns and products, and manages P&L activities related to South Texas consumer markets management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.  Directly or through others, the incumbent:
? Works collaboratively with marketing services, operations, financial planning and accounting, product development, legal and regulatory, wholesale, and other support functions to develop business cases supporting initiatives, new products and services, and all significant investments of financial capital.  Develops and ensures consistent, objective modeling, analysis and valuation of all significant projects across the business.
? Analyzes markets and identifies, promotes, and manages market segments, innovative strategies, and defines objectives, goals and initiatives that improve the bottom line EBIT and NPV of the consumer business.
? Actively participates in cross-functional teams, providing analysis expertise, offering original perspectives, and challenging the conventional view to align decision-making and adapt to changing market conditions.
? Maintains high level of open communication and morale within the work group and among supporting work groups.
? Manages the annual and quarterly planning and monthly P&L variance analysis and reporting for the North Texas consumer business with a high degree of quality and insight.  Responsible for short and long term financial and operational goals of the North Texas consumer business.
? Establishes, communicates, monitors, and maintains consumer performance goals.  Aggressively performance manages and meets key results objectives regarding gross margin, customer retention and acquisition, SG&A, capital investments, and operating costs.
? Effectively communicates consumer strategies, objectives and business plans across the organization.
? Manages people, resources, and activities related to consumer market management.  Trains and builds employee development in key areas affecting consumer performance.  Mentors, coaches and provides guidance on career development for team members.
? Ensures technical knowledge, skills, and experience are developed and maintained within the team and ensures appropriate backup and continuity exists among the positions and priorities.
? Constantly evaluates the competitive market, competitors and enables rapid adaptation to changing market conditions to maintain superior competitive positioning.
? Recommends, creates, and negotiates profitable arrangements with partners to achieve long-term business objectives.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES The following knowledge, skills and capabilities must be demonstrated at a proficient level:
? Superior understanding and command of the consumer electric business in Texas
? Strong financial analysis and strategy development skills with particular emphasis on competitive marketing strategies, customer segmentation, pricing and product evaluation, and bottom line impacts of decision-making
? Strong general management capabilities
? Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
? Broad understanding of the business and exposure to variety of areas (wholesale, risk, marketing, operations, finance and legal)
? Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, problem solve, and produce insightful conclusions and results
? Multi-tasking and project management skills in a fast paced dynamic marketplace
? Ability to manage and motivate diverse teams and projects
? Persuasive, consensus building skills

Organizational Competencies

CORE COMPETENCIES

 Leadership
 Stakeholder Focus
 Operational Excellence
 Business Acumen
 Personal Impact
 Expertise


Qualifications:
The minimum education requirements are:
? Bachelor?s Degree in Business, Finance or Economics

The minimum experience requirements are:
? 6-8 years job related experience, preferably in the energy industry, regulated electricity, or similar relevant work experience
? 2 years experience in retail energy, regulated electricity or gas, or similar relevant work experience in mass retail
? Project management or supervisory experience of at least 2 years

Preferred background and knowledge requirements:
? MBA, CPA, CFA or demonstrated working knowledge of a P&L and key business drivers
? 4-5 years supervisory or project management experience


PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:
? Occasional long, irregular hours.
? Use of a PC, computer terminal and/or telephone over 3 hours a day.
? Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing, and/or reaching to access job-related materials.
? Open workspace office environment