General Manager

Premier Stone - Natural Stone Tile & Pavers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Premier Stone - Natural Stone Tile & Pavers in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced General Manager to own daily operations, drive sales, and strengthen local client relationships. You will lead a small team, coordinate inventory, logistics, and showroom activities to deliver reliable service.

This hands-on leadership role rewards decisive decision making, strong communication, and a focus on profitability in a growing, locally owned business with direct impact and limited corporate red tape.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a yard or distribution operation (B2B).
• Experience in building materials or related hardscapes preferred.
• Decisive problem solver with ability to manage peak seasons.
• Experience operating yard equipment (forklifts) preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales, warehouse workflows, inventory receiving, yard logistics, and local deliveries.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a small team with clear expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local contractor and builder clients.
• Manage stock levels, cycle counts, POs, and shrinkage control.
• Utilize business systems for estimates, invoicing, scheduling, and admin workflows.
• Ensure showroom, office, and yard remain safe and well‑maintained.
• Monitor margins, expenses, and identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Management

Industry Knowledge

Problem Solving

Equipment Handling

Detail Oriented

Job description

Are you an operational leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial, hands-on environment?

We are a growing, locally owned business looking for an expereinced, self-motivated General Manager to oversee daily operations, lead our team, and drive business growth. If you prefer direct impact, quick decision-making, and strong local customer relationships over corporate red tape, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career home.

The Role

As General Manager, you will take full ownership of our facility’s daily rhythm—balancing business-to-business sales and order coordination, inventory and logistics, team leadership, and key customer relationships. You will lead by example, maintaining a professional, efficient operation while driving long‑term profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee sales, warehouse workflows, inventory receiving, yard logistics, and local deliveries.
• Team Management: Recruit, train, and mentor a small, dedicated team. Maintain clear expectations, open communication, and high team morale.
• Client & Trade Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with local contractor and builder clients to ensure reliable service and drive repeat business.
• Inventory Control: Manage stock levels, conduct cycle counts, process purchase orders, handle receiving, and minimize shrinkage or waste.
• Administration & Systems: Utilize business management systems for customer estimates, invoicing, scheduling, and core administrative workflows.
• Facility Oversight: Ensure the showroom, office, and yard remain safe, organized, professional, and well‑maintained.
• Business Growth: Monitor margins, manage operational expenses, identify expansion opportunities, and support local marketing initiatives.

Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Management Experience: Proven background leading a materials yard, supply counter, or distribution center, focused on business to business sales.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in building materials, pool and/or hardscapes, masonry, or landscape supplies is strongly preferred.
• Practical Problem‑Solver: Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to manage high‑volume seasonal peaks effectively.
• Equipment Experience: Comfortable operating or learning basic yard equipment (e.g., forklifts).
• Dependable & Detail‑Oriented: Exceptional organizational skills to handle multi‑faceted daily operations smoothly.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Environment: Dynamic mix of office/counter administration, direct customer interaction, and active yard/warehouse management.
• Schedule: Full‑time, standard operating hours (with minor seasonal adjustments).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: Commensurate with experience and industry knowledge.
• Performance Bonus Structure: Incentive‑based compensation tied directly to company growth and profitability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays