General Manager

Acoustical Solutions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustical Solutions seeks an accomplished General Manager to lead growth, culture, and disciplined execution across acoustical products and services for architectural, commercial, and industrial applications. The role demands 15+ years in senior management with P&L responsibility and an industrial distribution background, plus a track record in continuous improvement and data-informed decision making.

The successful leader will strengthen business systems, oversee cross-functional coordination,

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior management with P&L responsibility.
• Experience in industrial distribution sales and marketing.
• Proven record of continuous improvement and process excellence.
• Credible communicator with stakeholders across employees, customers, suppliers and partners.
• Strategic operator balancing long-term planning with practical execution.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate a clear strategic direction for sustainable growth in the targeted markets.
• Champion continuous improvement across sales, operations, estimating, installation, customer service, supply chain, and administrative functions.
• Strengthen organizational systems to improve quality, lead times, project execution, and customer responsiveness.
• Develop leadership routines translating objectives into measurable action, accountability, learning, and improved performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, problem solving, and ownership of results.
• Use financial insight, market awareness, and operational data to guide executive decision-making.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Continuous improvement

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM/related field

Master's or MBA preferred

Job description

Executive leadership opportunity in commercial acoustics, soundproofing, and noise-control solutions.

Acoustical Solutions is seeking an accomplished, values-driven General Manager to lead the company’s next stage of growth and operational maturity. As a provider of acoustical products and services for architectural, commercial, industrial, and customer-specific noise-control applications, the organization requires a leader who can align strategy, culture, and execution while sustaining a disciplined commitment to continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring executive presence, operational discipline, and a proven ability to lead through complexity. This leader will strengthen business systems, improve cross-functional coordination, support sales and service excellence, and foster a culture in which data-informed decisions, process improvement, safety, quality, and customer value guide daily work.

What You’ll Lead:

• Establish and communicate a clear strategic direction that supports sustainable growth in commercial acoustics, soundproofing, and noise-control markets.
• Champion continuous improvement across sales, operations, estimating, installation, customer service, supply chain, and administrative functions.
• Strengthen organizational systems that improve quality, lead times, project execution, customer responsiveness, and operational consistency.
• Develop leadership routines that translate business objectives into measurable action, accountability, learning, and improved performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, problem solving, and respect while empowering employees to contribute ideas and take ownership of results.
• Use financial insight, market awareness, operational data, and collaborative judgment to guide effective executive decision-making.

Who You Are:

• An experienced executive with at least 15 years in a senior management or executive leadership role with responsibility for business performance, operations, and team development who is an expert in reading P&L’s. as well as industrial distribution sales and marketing experience.
• A leader with a record of industrial distribution, sales and marketing experience who can develop teams, improve business performance, and build organizational capability.
• A disciplined advocate for continuous improvement who views process excellence as a leadership responsibility and competitive advantage.
• A credible communicator who can engage employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners with clarity, professionalism, and confidence.
• A strategic operator who balances long-term planning with practical execution and measurable outcomes.
• A culture-focused leader who develops talent, reinforces accountability, and recognizes the importance of teamwork in delivering customer value.
• An executive with appreciation for technical products, project-based work, customer consultation, and service-oriented solutions within the built environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, business, operations management, engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Knowledge of ecommerce web strategies and architectural acoustics market a plus.

Why This Role Matters:

The General Manager of Acoustical Solutions will play a central role in shaping the company’s future—advancing operational excellence, strengthening market position, and ensuring that customers continue to receive effective, reliable, and professionally delivered acoustical solutions.

Qualified candidates who are prepared to lead with vision, discipline, and a continuous improvement mindset are encouraged to pursue this opportunity with Acoustical Solutions.