General Manager

STONE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Discount on items we sell

Job summary

STONE, a stone design and manufacturing company near Chicago, seeks a Manager to lead operations across design, sales and manufacturing. You will drive growth by cultivating new leads, establishing distributors and coordinating across departments to deliver high-quality products.

As a leader, you will manage internal teams and vendors, develop branding initiatives, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining excellent client relationships and a focus on profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales leadership within design/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead company growth across design, sales, and manufacturing.
• Develop distributors and grow new sales opportunities.
• Cultivate new leads and manage client relationships.
• Build a collaborative team culture to meet goals.
• Oversee branding and marketing efforts.
• Review architectural drawings and provide guidance.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Communication

Deadline management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Marketing knowledge

Team coordination

Vendor management

Design experience

Interior design exposure

Client relations

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

CRM

QuickBooks

Google Workspace

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Discount on items we sell

Who we are

We are a stone design and manufacturing company featured in Luxe, AD, Traditional Home and other publications. We work with the top designers, architects and builders nationally supplying them with mantels, bathtubs, sinks and other architectural products.

Our main showroom and manufacturing facility are located outside of Chicago. Our mission is to provide our customers with high quality products that will last generations.

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Manager to support and lead every facet of operation. As a manager, you'll be responsible for cultivating new leads, setting up distributors and embracing a multifaceted role in a manufacturing business.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall company growth metrics hit by all departments: design, sales and manufacturing.
• Drive the company forward by growing all departments.
• Generate new leads, deal with existing clients, develop distributors.
• Develop a team around you with a collaborative teamwork spirit to achieve goals.
• Establish and develop distribution partnerships and new sales opportunities.
• Branding development.

Qualifications

• Excellent sales experience.
• A motivated leader with strong communication skills and the ability to manage internal teams and vendors.
• Ability to work well with deadlines, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
• An expertly organized person with an uncharted attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with residential and professional customers in the industry.
• Understanding of marketing (social media, Google Ads, Email, Mailers and other forms).
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings as well as AutoCAD and other 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency with analytical, scheduling and computer skill sets: CRM, Quickbooks, Google Suites; a technical acumen to learn necessary software; demonstrated use of technology.
• Design experience or construction experience.
• Worked in the interior design or manufacturing spaces.

Schedule

Monday to Friday.