General Manager

Cogent Talent Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

23h

About The Position

Our client is a third-generation family-owned and operated business, established in 1974, specializing in commercial masonry needs. They provide a wide range of masonry products and ensure quality supplies for every project. With almost 50 years of building customer and supplier relationships, they serve as a reliable resource for commercial masonry. Their mission is to achieve complete customer satisfaction by offering exclusive products and innovations, providing the best materials at the best value, and treating customers and suppliers with respect. The General Manager is seen as the leader of the team, crucial to the company's success. The company is seeking a general manager who is a born leader with experience in overseeing business operations, human resources, finance, and communications. The ideal candidate should be an expert communicator, capable of delegating responsibility and collaborating across departments, driven to lead the business to maximum productivity and efficiency.

Requirements

Proven success in a managerial role
Strong decision-making ability
Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans
Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable
Strong working knowledge of operational procedures

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business management or related field
Experience in conducting performance evaluations
Working knowledge of human-resources processes

Responsibilities

Develop strategic plan for optimized productivity
Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality
Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
Oversee day-to-day operations, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion, and accomplish your own goals
Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve objectives for sales, profitability, and market share
Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively
Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
Delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved
Report weekly/monthly/annually to the Company President Sales and financial status
Establish annual sales targets
Prepare and track annual budget
Build, support and develop a happy and healthy work culture