Senior Manager, Commercial and Industrial Operations & Deal Execution

About Gordon Brothers: Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has helped companies unlock the potential of their assets. Our solutions-oriented approach combined with over 120 years of industry knowledge enables clients to get the most value from their assets with tailored solutions across asset services, asset lending and financing, and asset trading. Leveraging our deep expertise in retail, industrial, brands and real estate, we work closely with clients globally to determine the value of, lend against, or buy and sell their assets to help them achieve their business goals. At Gordon Brothers, we foster a culture of collaboration and creativity to find unique and innovative solutions for our clients. We take pride in fostering an engaging, inclusive culture and encouraging employees to bring new ideas to the table, develop their skills, and build dynamic and fulfilling careers. For more information, please visit www.gordonbrothers.com.

Description

The Commercial & Industrial Operations / Deal Execution professional is responsible for the hands‑on execution of complex C&I engagements, including client‑site operations, labor and vendor coordination, and day‑to‑day support of active deals. This role plays a critical part in translating executed deal strategy into operational reality, particularly in time‑sensitive, distressed, or operationally complex environments.

The role requires high flexibility, frequent travel, strong on‑site presence, and the ability to proactively resolve operational challenges while maintaining effective communication with both clients and internal deal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution & On‑Site Operations

• Support active Commercial & Industrial engagements through direct on‑site involvement, often on short notice

• Represent Gordon Brothers, in a professional manner, in operational settings including warehouses, DCs, manufacturing sites, and liquidation environments

• Assist in the execution of liquidation, wind‑down, transition, or operational restructuring activities

• Identify issues impacting timeline, cost, or execution and escalate appropriately to deal leadership.

• Proactively flag constraints (e.g., audits, space limits, timing pressure) and discusses options with internal team and warehouse leadership to keep freight flowing.

• Hands‑on execution of  warehouse coordination, and operational communication and flow of documents, especially in high‑volume and time‑critical scenarios.

Client & Stakeholder Interaction

• Serve as a day‑to‑day operational interface with clients, vendors, staffing providers, and third parties

• Adapt communication style to client circumstances, including distressed or high‑pressure environments

• Provide operational guidance and assistance to clients’ staff to ensure streamlined processes.

• Maintain responsiveness and availability to internal stakeholders and client contacts throughout the engagement

Labor, Vendor & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate temporary labor, warehouse staffing, supervisors, and skilled operators as required for project execution

• Work directly with staffing providers and vendors to source, deploy, and manage labor resources

• Support implementation of labor strategies consistent with Gordon Brothers project models and prior engagements

• Monitor staffing adequacy and operational coverage to ensure uninterrupted project progress

Internal Deal Team Support

• Participate in deal‑specific strategy and execution meetings

• Support senior deal leads by managing execution‑level workstreams and operational follow‑through

• Provide regular updates to internal teams regarding on‑site conditions, risks, and execution status

• Collaborate closely with Asset Management, Valuation, and Financial Advisory teams as applicable to the engagement

• Hands‑on execution of  warehouse coordination, and operational communication and flow of documents, especially in high‑volume and time‑critical scenarios.

Required Skills & Attributes

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in operational and execution based roles

• Strong operational judgment in fast‑moving environments

• Comfort working in distressed or non‑traditional operating settings

• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines

• Direct, professional communication style with internal and external stakeholders

• Hands‑on, execution‑oriented mindset aligned with Gordon Brothers’ deal culture

• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Ability to support data tracking, reporting, inventory management, and real-time operational communication in high‑volume, time‑sensitive environments

• Extensive travel required, including short‑notice site visits

• Willingness to work non‑standard hours during active project phases

• Availability aligned with client and project needs rather than a fixed

Gordon Brothers offers a very competitive total compensation package, including base salary and bonus plan, health insurance, dental benefits, a generous 401(k) match, time off benefits, and more.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the Human Resources department if you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation with any part the application process.  Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
 

Gordon Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.