General Manager
$50,000–$65,000 year
On-siteTaylorville, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct complete day-to-day store operations across the showroom, yard, and back office, managing sales, inventory, payroll, and safety protocols. Lead and mentor the team to maximize sales while minimizing expenses, ensuring prompt customer service and resolving complaints immediately. Maintain strict safety standards, document regular safety meetings, and manage contractor salesmen to prospect for new business. Drive store profitability by controlling costs, monitoring inventory levels, and interpreting financial data to meet budget objectives. Recruit, train, and develop key employees while maintaining an open-door environment for feedback and ideas.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required; or 3 to 5 years of management or supervisory experience in the building material industry or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must demonstrate excellent leadership and problem solving skills
- Must be able to manage with limited supervision
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule (typical retail schedule - 50+ hours/week) including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Must have mathematical and general business skills sufficient to understand and interpret data presented in statistical or numerical form
- Must be able to use it effectively in assessing and coordinating the merchandise and operations aspects of store operations
- Must have strong working knowledge of retail building materials, home improvement and hardware products
- Must have general retail operations knowledge
- Must have the ability to utilize Point-of-sales and other computer related systems (i.e., Estimating Software, etc.) associated with the building material industry
- Must possess demonstrated ability to manage physical assets
- Must be able to perform physical work, including the ability to bend, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and be able to frequently lift and/or move between 50 - 100 pounds
- Must possess an acceptable driving record
- Must have a valid state issued driver's license (Missouri locations require a Class E license)
- Must agree to pre-employment drug testing
- Must agree to pre-employment background check
- Must agree to driver history checks
Desired Qualifications
- Enthusiasm, high energy and ability to motivate a team
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