General Manager — Building Materials & Growth Leader

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIP and LTIP

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401K match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead sales and operations, align district strategy with corporate goals, and drive profitable growth. You will coach sales reps, manage inventory, and ensure safety and quality across the value chain.

Expect strong communication with executives and partners, a track record of improving profitability, and hands-on involvement in logistics, product penetration, and customer relationships to maximize shareholder value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with a solid track record of enhancing sales and operational involvement.
• Strong communication with executives, partners, and frontline employees to gain trust and embrace the BlueLinx culture.
• Strategic planning, negotiation, financial acumen, forecasting, decision-making, innovation, change management, and interpersonal skills.
• Results-minded leadership capable of growing the staff and driving opportunities across the district.

Responsibilities

• Align local market strategy with corporate strategy to maximize long-term profit and working capital.
• Manage all logistics in the assigned district.
• Develop relationships with key customers and define value proposition and penetration strategy.
• Ensure safety, safety certification, material handling, inventory management, and delivery.
• Lead sales and operations collaboration to meet quality and brand expectations.
• Manage sales reps to improve profitability, penetration, and product mix.
• Conduct joint sales calls and coach/mentee sales staff.
• Oversee inventory and product mix to align with local dynamics.
• Hire, coach, and evaluate team performance; ensure training and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

P&L management

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Communication

Territory management

Team building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a seasoned General Manager to lead sales and operations, align district strategy with corporate goals, and drive profitable growth. You will coach sales reps, manage inventory, and ensure safety and quality across the value chain.

Expect strong communication with executives and partners, a track record of improving profitability, and hands-on involvement in logistics, product penetration, and customer relationships to maximize shareholder value.