General Manager

Seven Executive Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Executive Limited seeks a General Manager to run a Houston-based plumbing and waterworks distribution business. You will own P&L, balance sheet, sales, inventory, operations, people and growth, with pathway to equity ownership.

Candidates should have plumbing/waterworks distribution experience and a proven track record of profitable growth; entrepreneurial mindset to build a standalone business rather than a pure branch role.

Qualifications

• P&L and balance sheet ownership for the local company.
• Proven track record of profitable growth and cost control.
• Build and develop a high-performing local team.
• Strong vendor and contractor relationship skills.
• Strategic local market leadership in Houston.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full local P&L, balance sheet, and performance.
• Drive sales, gross profit, and business growth.
• Manage inventory, operations, and costs.
• Develop and lead the local team and culture.
• Build contractor and vendor partnerships.
• Define and execute Houston market strategy.

Skills

P&L leadership

Sales growth

Team building

Operations management

Vendor relationships

Market strategy

Job description

General Manager | Plumbing & Waterworks Distribution | Houston, TX

Seven Executive are partnered with a US wholesale distribution organization generating approximately $8.4B in annual revenue, with 680+ locally operated businesses and 9,500+ employees nationwide.

We're looking for an entrepreneurial leader to build and lead a plumbing and waterworks distribution business in Houston.

The Opportunity

This is much broader than a traditional Branch Manager role. You'll have responsibility for the entire local company, including P&L, balance sheet, sales, inventory, operations, people and overall growth. A typical local company operates at around $12M revenue / 18 employees, with significant scope to grow. Longer term, there is a pathway to President and up to 30% equity ownership in the business.

What You'll Own

• Full P&L and financial performance
• Sales, gross profit and business growth
• Inventory and operational performance
• Building and developing the local team
• Contractor and vendor relationships
• Overall Houston market strategy

What We're Looking For

• Plumbing, waterworks, PVF or related distribution experience
• Ideally $5M-$50M+ P&L leadership experience
• Proven track record of profitable growth
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build a business

If you're ready to move from managing a branch or market to running and potentially owning part of the business, we'd like to hear from you.