General Manager Jobs

Southeast Building Supply Interests serves local, regional, and national builders and contractors, as well as do-it-yourself ("DIY") customers across several rural markets in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama.

We are a backed by Building Industry Partners (BIP) – a leading building industry-focused private equity investment firm. Together with our team members, location leaders, and BIP we are working to build a best-in-class, people-focused regional lumber and building materials pro-dealer.

We are seeking a talented General Manager and Vice President to be responsible for the overall operation management of single store or multiple stores in a single market. Complying with policies and procedures, monitoring key employees, controlling inventory purchases and levels, and developing sales and communication are all components of this position. Effective communication with the field, internal departments, and external vendors are mandatory for the success of this position.

Management Responsibilities:

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff for their location(s).
• Oversees the daily workflow of the location(s).
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Assisting in maintaining the general health and welfare of all employees, customers, and those in public contact with the Company's operational services within the established guidelines of safety processes, policies, and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct functions to meet operational and financial goals for the location.
• Motivates employees, maintains a productive workforce, and trains other managers.
• Manages direct reports who manage various departments and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these departments.
• Communicates and enforces operating policies and procedures, as well as other compliance requirements as they pertain to daily operations.
• Partners with HR to evaluate performance, reward, recognize, and discipline employees.
• Plan, assign, direct work, and address internal and external complaints.
• Responsible for the overall management of all aspects of the location, including production, sales, customer service, inventory management, delivery, safety and administrative activities.
• Collaborate with local and senior management to develop operating budgets and capital expenditure recommendations for location(s).
• Ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Supports and reinforces company safety initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT requirements and promotes a healthy work environment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to achieve targets.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong relationship skills.
• Strong listening and sales skills.
• Effective delegation.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge/experience in building materials, procurement, inventory management, and supervision of people is required.
• Multiple assignments in all phases of the business and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university and at least four years (4) related work experience in the lumber or building materials industry.