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General Manager- Job Description
Summary:
The position reports directly to either the Regional Vice President or District Manager of the company. This role is a true general management position with full P&L the responsibility for the location. The position requires the ability to develop, implement, control and adjust market-specific plans to successfully implement the company’s growth strategy while simultaneously leading a management team to achieve sales and profitability targets for the branch.
The focus and scope of this job is to ensure that the branch:
Personal initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job. Because the business environment changes rapidly, the work involves innovation and creativity in planning and problem solving. Sound decision-making is required to implement practical, timely solutions.
Self-assurance and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while leading and engaging the commitment of others is essential. A leadership style that is firm and goal-oriented, and yet motivates, trains, and engages others in an enthusiastic way is important. The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style.
Because the pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to thoroughly assess and analyze information to make sound decisions is critical. The scope of the job requires a strong leader who can quickly build trust and associate engagement. An effective General Manager is skilled at communicating the company’s vision and goals as well as the importance of each associate’s role in contributing to company success.
The job requires the ability to act independently with a high degree of commitment, urgency, and confidence. Dedication and commitment and the pursuit of high standards of achievement are expected in this position. As the company is in the midst of strategic change, the position requires an individual that flexible, resilient and who is excited by the opportunities that growth brings.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Results Management:
Strategic Change Management:
Sales & Marketing Management:
Pace and variety of activities:
Work Style:
Communication:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Six to ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful candidates must have a successful track record of leading teams in sales and/or operations. Experience in the distribution industry is desirable.
Language Skills:
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Additionally, must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community.
Other Skills/Certification:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel). Experience in managerial assignments with P&L accountability for sales and/or operations in the distribution industry are desirable.
Mathematical Skills:
Must show business acumen, create and understand financial statements, branch budgets, and technical journals.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 10 or more pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe. made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While the noise level in the office is minimal, work in the shop and warehouse may require safety equipment such as earplugs, eye protection, steel toe shoes, etc.
Personal Characteristics for Success:
Full Time
$105k-142k (estimate)
01/14/2024
05/09/2024
woodgrain.com
LENOIR, NC
200 - 500
1954
Private
GREGORY HENDERSON
$50M - $200M