Business Manager

Summit, NJOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$70,000–$80,000 /yrPosted 12 days ago

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financial performance
P&L statements
action plans
forecasting
enrollment
labor management
inventory management
vendor relationships
facilities maintenance
technology support

Role summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Business Manager to oversee the financial and operational performance of their center. This role requires strong business acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to drive financial results through effective P&L analysis, labor management, and inventory control. The Business Manager will also be responsible for hiring and managing staff, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring accurate billing and collections. Additionally, the role involves customer engagement through marketing campaigns, community outreach, social media, and lead nurturing to drive enrollment. A minimum of 3 years of retail/store management experience and 2 years in a customer-facing sales setting are required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Business Managers at The Learning Experience are responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Center. They have an essential ability to apply their business acumen to customer engagement and leading people, ultimately creating an environment where others can thrive.
Role Responsibilities:BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Drives financial performance and productivity for all operational aspects of the center
Effectively analyzes and reconciles monthly P&L statements; creates action plans based on past performance and forecasted occupancy
Hires outstanding talent and ensures center is fully staffed with high performing teachers
Effectively manages labor; Approves all final work schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact
Forecasts future enrollment based on annual graduation
Processes payroll, ensuring the accuracy of timekeeping systems
Manages center inventory- office supplies, food, curriculum, staff recognition items, etc.
Manages all vendor relationships- organizes facilities maintenance and technology support
Ensures parent billings, account receivables and collections are accurate and precise
In partnership with Center Director, conducts team meetings to communicate important information and set a direction

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

Executes marketing brand campaigns within the center and implements local marketing activities.
Oversees Work and Family program- building new relationships with community and business leaders (Housing Communities, Chamber of Commerce, Local Businesses)
Effectively uses social media channels for parent engagement and retention
Nurtures leads through scheduling and conducting tours; follows up with potential families to secure enrollment.
Leads tours, highlighting key features of our brand and the center and maintains strong connections with potential customers
Has a strong understanding of the childcare offerings within the community
Maintains the lead tracking portal and customer database
Coordinates the registration process and maintains customer and employee information in center systems
Responsible for communications to families (i.e. billing, newsletters)
Plans and manages budget for “parent pleasers”

Qualifications:

3+ years’ experience in retail/store management - cross-industry experience is welcome
Demonstrated leadership ability with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing sales setting
Ability to leverage data to understand the business and make decisions
Bachelor’s degree preferred

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