General Manager – Ladson Upfit Center

Safe Fleet•REMOTE, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on General Manager to launch and lead our upfit center. This role is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and profitability of the facility, combining operations, sales/business development, and financial management (including full P&L responsibility).

Requirements

Experience in automotive, upfitting, fabrication, or related industry preferred
Strong background in sales and business development
Proven leadership or general management experience
Strong financial acumen (P&L, margins, cost control)
Ability to work independently and build structure from the ground up
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Valid driver’s license
Legally entitled to work in the US
Hold a valid Passport for entry into Canada

Responsibilities

Full responsibility for the performance, growth, and profitability of the upfit center
Establish and implement operational and sales processes
Create a high-performance, customer-focused shop culture
Monitor and drive key business KPIs (sales, margins, efficiency, customer satisfaction)
Oversee all upfit projects from intake to completion
Ensure quality control, safety standards, and efficient workflow processes
Manage scheduling, logistics, suppliers, and external vendors
Build and scale operational systems as the business grows
Generate, manage, and close new business (fleet, commercial, and retail customers)
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
Prepare quotes, proposals, and pricing strategies
Identify and pursue new market opportunities and partnerships
Build a sustainable sales pipeline and repeat business base
Full responsibility for upfit center financial performance and profitability
Manage pricing, margins, and cost control
Track revenue, expenses, and overall P&L performance
Approve job costing and ensure profitability targets are met
Report on financial and operational performance regularly