Assistant General Manager

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help oversee day-to-day operations of the Vernon Hills branch, directing staff, monitoring profitability, and aligning branch goals with CBX Solutions standards.

You will supervise multiple departments, manage budgets, work with contractors and suppliers, and drive service quality and sales performance to meet financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in distribution management or related building/construction materials.
• Experience in commercial doors, frames, hardware preferred.
• Prior experience interacting with contractors and industry professionals Required
• Intermediate to advanced level of experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Required

Responsibilities

• Oversee door, frame and hardware scope of work on multiple projects and manage related responsibilities.
• Set a professional example in character, selling skills, and work habits.
• Review and manage personnel assignments and performance goals of direct reports.
• Instruct, train and provide direction to Office and Warehouse personnel.
• Monitor production reports, attendance and operation-related documents.
• Assist Sales Manager by reviewing estimates and supporting follow-up to close work.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely delivery and job completion.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and monitor adherence to budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Project management

Sales ability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Assistant General Manager will assist in oversight, direction and management of all day-to-day facets of business. Monitors sales activity to ensure profitability within the Branch as is associated with CBX Solutions as a company; and helps establish operational goals while staying abreast of changing needs within the organization and Branch. Supervisory roles include multiple employees from all departments.

Essential Functions

• This position will require managing the door, frame and hardware scope of work on multiple projects in addition to the management responsibilities required below
• Sets a professional example for all Team Members in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational and selling skills, and work habits
• Reviews and manages personnel assignments and performance goals of direct reports
• Assign, Instruct, Train as well Provide direction to Office and Warehouse Personnel as required to ensure proper performance in their roles
• Reviews the following on a recurring basis: productions reports, employee attendance reports, and other reports and documents related to organizational operation
• Assists Sales Manager by monitoring project estimates and assist with follow up to close work for the branch as needed
• Monitors current inventory to ensure sufficient quantities are available
• Monitors and ensures on time delivery and/or job completion
• Assists in preparation of annual preliminary budget for Branch, monitors compliance to the final approved budget and works to ensure financial expectations of budget are met
• Reviews budget variances and discrepancies with department managers
• Works to ensure excellent customer relations, both with internal and external customers
• Meets and develops relationships with key supplier reps and industry professionals that interact with the Branch
• Assists with personnel management duties while consulting with corporate Human Resources and District Director
• Reviews accounts receivables and assists with collections as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned by District Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience
• 5-7 years of experience in distribution management or related type of building/construction materials required
• Experience in commercial doors, frames, hardware preferred
• Prior experience interacting with contractors and industry professionals Required
• Intermediate to advanced level of experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to motivate others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, competency in grammar and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels, internal and/or external to the organization
• Proven leadership and ability to drive sales

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.