General Manager - Sparta, WI

BlueLinx
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Strategic planning","Negotiation","Problem-solving"]

Lead district operations by aligning local and corporate strategies to maximize long-term profit and working-capital returns. Oversee logistics, safety practices, inventory management, and customer commitments while partnering with operations and corporate teams to meet quality and brand expectations. Manage and coach sales representatives, direct sales strategy and customer relationship building, and drive profitability through improved product penetration, mix, and P&L ownership.

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BlueLinx
BlueLinx
1 month ago

General Manager - Sparta, WI

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Job Summary

Lead district operations by aligning local and corporate strategies to maximize long-term profit and working-capital returns. Oversee logistics, safety practices, inventory management, and customer commitments while partnering with operations and corporate teams to meet quality and brand expectations. Manage and coach sales representatives, direct sales strategy and customer relationship building, and drive profitability through improved product penetration, mix, and P&L ownership.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Align local market strategy with corporate strategy to maximize long-term profit and return on working capital.
  • •Manage all aspects of logistics in the assigned district and ensure customer commitments are met.
  • •Oversee safety and best practices for safety certification, material handling, inventory management, and delivery.
  • •Lead sales strategy in partnership with operations to ensure quality, safety, and brand expectations are met.
  • •Manage and develop sales representatives, including selecting/hiring, coaching/mentoring, and performance accountability.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kLife InsurancePaid LeavePaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University is strongly preferred.
  • •8+ years of experience with a solid track record enhancing sales with operational involvement.
  • •Strong communication with executive and business partners as well as front-line employees.
  • •Strategic planning, negotiation, and financial acumen including financial statements, forecasting, and decision-making.
  • •Building material experience is a huge plus.
Experience:8+ yearsBuilding materialsLogisticsWholesale distribution
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationStrategic planningNegotiationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeSales systems

Company Brief

BlueLinx
Distributes a broad portfolio of building and industrial products, including lumber, panels, engineered wood, and specialty materials, to dealers, home centers, and contractors across the United States.
Industry: Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, United States
Founded: 1954
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