General Manager

TEC Equipment Company; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Equipment Company is seeking a General Manager to lead the business operations in Summerville, SC. The role reports to the Evans Family Board and oversees front office, shop, field operations and client relations.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality and environmental programs, driving profitability, managing hiring with HR, and delivering strong customer service while maintaining effective communication and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's degree in business administration or related field; OSHA-30 certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience with profit and loss responsibility.
• Construction/industrial or equipment business experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality control, and environmental protection programs are followed; manage branch operations for productivity and profitability.
• Oversee safety matters including audits, OSHA compliance, DOT regulations, and training.
• Lead hiring in coordination with HR and manage training programs; handle personnel matters.
• Oversee sales efforts and business initiatives; prepare reports like P&L, budgets, and operating reviews.
• Deliver excellent customer service and foster cooperative partner relationships.

Skills

Leadership

People management

P&L responsibility

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in business administration

OSHA-30 certification

Job description

Description of Position

The General Manager will be responsible for managing and leading the business operations of TEC Equipment Company.

Organizational Relationships

The General Manager reports directly to the Evans Family Board. Normal inside contacts will include all employees of TEC front office, shop, and field, corporate support, and Integrated Services Team. Outside contacts will include existing and prospective clients, customers, and other related industry contacts.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality control, and environmental protection programs are followed throughout all aspects of the business; Manage overall branch operations to ensure productivity, customer service, and profitability.
• Oversee all safety matters, including audits, safety training, OSHA compliance, DOT regulations, and screening according to compliance standards.
• Lead and direct hiring activities in cooperation with Human Resources by diagnosing the needs of the company according to goals and projections and helping to identify the necessary talent; Oversee and enforce appropriate new hire training programs and practices. Manage personnel matters.
• Oversee sales efforts and business initiatives. Prepare reports, including profit and loss statements, monthly operating reviews, yearly budgets, and other reports detailing operational status.
• Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate high level communication skills; Foster and ensure cooperative and collaborative partner relationships; Maintain a positive attitude

Requirements of the Position

• Education and Certification – Associates or bachelor's degree in business administration or other related fields; Industrial, vocational, or mechanical training is a plus. OSHA-30 certification
• Recommended Work Experiences – Minimum of 5 years of successful managerial experience with profit and loss responsibility at a branch or other profit center, preferably an equipment rental and dealership; Construction industry knowledge a plus
• Physical Demands – Prolonged standing, sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching (with arms and hands), handling, talking, hearing, depth perception, lifting, vision (close, peripheral, depth, ability to adjust focus), and lifting/moving up to 35+ pounds
• Working Conditions – Considerable local and non-local travel may be required; Work with a group and/or team; Frequent conflict situations may be present; Work after normal business hours; Potential hazardous work; Frequent exposure to extreme outside weather conditions and high levels of noise