General Manager
-- Midwest (Closed)THE COMPANY
Our client offers outdoor living products.
THE POSITION
The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the operations and leading a team to achieve strategic objectives. Strong leadership skills, business acumen and industry knowledge will be essential in driving growth, ensuring operational efficiency and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
SALARY RANGE
$240,000 – $260,000
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute the company's strategic plans and objectives in alignment with the overall corporate goals.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Work with sales leadership to develop sales growth plan for commercial and retail customers.
- Ensure price optimization to balance growth and EBITDA margin.
- Champion a customer-centric mindset throughout the organization, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and satisfaction.
- Establish strong relationships with key customers, partners and stakeholders – understanding their needs and aligning business strategies accordingly.
- Oversee all operational activities to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing, supply chain and distribution processes.
- Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
- Monitor financial performance, analyze variances and implement corrective actions as needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations management or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Proven experience as a General Manager or in a similar executive leadership role, preferably in the building products industry.
- Understanding of operational processes, supply chain management and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Must be capable of leading teams in the planning and development of short- and long-term projects from initial concept through plan execution and on-time delivery.