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Business Unit Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, at levels from associate manager to senior director, with specializations in operations, P&L management, and strategic planning. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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The Business Unit Manager owns an assigned geographic area and its assets — the development, growth, management, and execution of all MSCO merchandising business within it. This role trains, manages, and supports the Merchandising Managers in the territory, ensures store resets are executed to standard, and serves as the operational owner of every program running in the market.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
This position is responsible for the assigned geographic area and its assets, including the development, growth, management, and execution of all merchandising business for Merchandising Services Co. Responsibilities may include:
- Ensuring all company and safety policies and procedures are followed and communicated to the team appropriately
- Training, managing, and supporting the Merchandising Managers in the assigned territory
- Ensuring the execution of store resets, including developing standard operating procedures (SOP) and schedules
- Reviewing Do Forms to confirm completion and satisfaction of all store resets
- Submitting timely payroll approvals, expense reporting, and hotel tracking
- Participating in and executing hiring and termination procedures within the assigned territory and as needed
- Serving as the point of contact for client communication on programs running in the territory
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Real ID–verified driver’s license or passport for air travel. Additionally, must have reliable transportation and provide proof of auto insurance
- Required to possess and safely operate an insured personal vehicle suitable and appropriate for the job — a truck, van, SUV, or car capable of pulling your own trailer with a hitch
- High school diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
- Prefer 3 or more years of Beverage (CSD/Beer) industry background, to include resets and merchandising of beverage coolers and center store products — however, we will train the right candidates
- Prior management and/or recruiting experience desired
- Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills
- Required to possess a smartphone device capable of submitting payroll and reports
- Must possess a PC or laptop
- Must be able to travel frequently — approximately 8–12 weeks per year, with company-provided hotels — within the assigned business unit or other MSCO territories as needed
- Regular time in-store on your feet, with bending, reaching, and lifting light to moderate product as programs require
- Working inside cold vaults, walk-in coolers, and other refrigerated areas during store visits
- Approximately 8–12 weeks of travel per year, including overnight hotel stays
- Extended screen and administrative time for scheduling, payroll approvals, and reporting
- Group health package for you and your family
- Paid time off that reflects the hours our field teams put in over a reset season
- Competitive starting pay with scheduled increases, plus early access to wages already earned
- Internal growth opportunities — we promote from within
- Daytime hours, up to 40 hours per week, with overtime available depending on program and season
- Travel pay and per diem when a project takes you out of your market
- Company-provided hotels on travel weeks
- Structured training on plan-o-gram execution and category compliance before you run a set on your own
The Business Unit Manager owns an assigned geographic area and its assets — the development, growth, management, and execution of all MSCO merchandising business within it. This role trains, manages, and supports the Merchandising Managers in the territory, ensures store resets are executed to standard, and serves as the operational owner of every program running in the market.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
This position is responsible for the assigned geographic area and its assets, including the development, growth, management, and execution of all merchandising business for Merchandising Services Co. Responsibilities may include:
- Ensuring all company and safety policies and procedures are followed and communicated to the team appropriately
- Training, managing, and supporting the Merchandising Managers in the assigned territory
- Ensuring the execution of store resets, including developing standard operating procedures (SOP) and schedules
- Reviewing Do Forms to confirm completion and satisfaction of all store resets
- Submitting timely payroll approvals, expense reporting, and hotel tracking
- Participating in and executing hiring and termination procedures within the assigned territory and as needed
- Serving as the point of contact for client communication on programs running in the territory
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Real ID–verified driver’s license or passport for air travel. Additionally, must have reliable transportation and provide proof of auto insurance
- Required to possess and safely operate an insured personal vehicle suitable and appropriate for the job — a truck, van, SUV, or car capable of pulling your own trailer with a hitch
- High school diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
- Prefer 3 or more years of Beverage (CSD/Beer) industry background, to include resets and merchandising of beverage coolers and center store products — however, we will train the right candidates
- Prior management and/or recruiting experience desired
- Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills
- Required to possess a smartphone device capable of submitting payroll and reports
- Must possess a PC or laptop
- Must be able to travel frequently — approximately 8–12 weeks per year, with company-provided hotels — within the assigned business unit or other MSCO territories as needed
- Regular time in-store on your feet, with bending, reaching, and lifting light to moderate product as programs require
- Working inside cold vaults, walk-in coolers, and other refrigerated areas during store visits
- Approximately 8–12 weeks of travel per year, including overnight hotel stays
- Extended screen and administrative time for scheduling, payroll approvals, and reporting
- Group health package for you and your family
- Paid time off that reflects the hours our field teams put in over a reset season
- Competitive starting pay with scheduled increases, plus early access to wages already earned
- Internal growth opportunities — we promote from within
- Daytime hours, up to 40 hours per week, with overtime available depending on program and season
- Travel pay and per diem when a project takes you out of your market
- Company-provided hotels on travel weeks
- Structured training on plan-o-gram execution and category compliance before you run a set on your own
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health10
- Eurofins8
- InterWest Insurance Services8
- Jabil7
- Parker Hannifin4
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Retail
- Banking & Financial Services
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business unit manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience managing a business unit or profit center
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial reporting experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations, or a related field
- Proficiency in CRM, ERP, or enterprise reporting platforms such as Salesforce or SAP
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across sales, operations, and finance
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred for senior-level openings
Tips for Your Business Unit Manager Job Search
Quantify P&L ownership on your resume
Hiring managers screen for business unit managers who have owned a budget. List the revenue or cost base you managed, the direction it moved, and the timeframe. Vague phrases like 'managed operations' won't stand out the way concrete figures do.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business unit manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the business model
A business unit manager role at a manufacturer reads differently from one at a SaaS company. Mirror the posting's language around gross margin, throughput, ARR, or utilization depending on the industry, so your application reads as immediately relevant.
Prepare a business review as your portfolio piece
Many interviewers ask candidates to present a 30-60-90 day plan or a past business review. Having a polished, real example ready, with the sensitive details scrubbed, signals you already operate at the level the role requires.
Practice cross-functional leadership scenarios
Interviewers for this role consistently probe how you align teams you don't directly control, like sales, finance, and product. Prepare two or three specific examples where you drove outcomes across departments without formal authority.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base alone
Business unit manager offers often include performance bonuses tied to unit targets you may inherit. Before accepting, ask how historical payouts compare to target, so you understand the realistic value of the variable component.
Business Unit Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business unit managers?
The companies hiring the most business unit managers right now include CVS Health, Eurofins, and InterWest Insurance Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is strongest in industries with distinct revenue-generating divisions such as manufacturing, financial services, and enterprise technology.
How many business unit manager jobs are remote?
About 65% of business unit manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most P&L and team leadership responsibilities. Sub-areas that skew most remote include digital product units, financial services divisions, and roles focused primarily on reporting and strategy rather than on-site operations.
How do you become a business unit manager?
Most business unit managers start in functional roles such as sales, operations, or finance, then move into team leadership before stepping into a unit-level P&L role. Building a record of cross-functional project ownership, seeking exposure to budgeting and forecasting, and earning a business degree or MBA strengthens your candidacy. Internal promotions are common, so advocating for stretch assignments within your current organization is a practical path.
Can you get hired as a business unit manager without direct experience?
Candidates without the exact title can break in by highlighting adjacent experience, such as managing a product line, leading a regional territory, or running a department with its own budget. Framing past work around revenue impact, team size, and operational scope helps close the gap. Smaller companies and startups often promote strong functional managers into unit-level roles when the business is growing and headcount allows flexibility.
What does the business unit manager interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership style and business results, and then a panel interview with stakeholders from finance, operations, or the team you would lead. Many companies add a case study or business review presentation as a final round, where you are expected to diagnose a unit challenge or lay out a performance improvement plan with supporting assumptions.
Where can I find and apply to business unit manager jobs?
You can find and apply to business unit manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and scope of experience, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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