General Manager, Building Materials Growth & P&L Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

STIP & LTIP

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K match

Generous vacation

Job summary

BlueLinx is seeking a General Manager to lead sales teams, drive growth, and manage P&L across an assigned district in the United States. The role focuses on aligning local market strategies with corporate objectives, developing key customer relationships, and delivering strong profitability and product penetration.

Strong leadership and a track record of cross-functional collaboration are essential. Expect competitive compensation with STIP/LTIP, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred with 8+ years in sales and operational involvement.
• Experience leading sales teams and managing P&L with a solid track record.
• Excellent communication with executives, partners, and frontline staff to drive the BlueLinx culture.
• Strong strategic planning, negotiating, financial acumen, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Results-driven leader with ability to grow sales, navigate change, and mentor teams.
• Building material experience is a big plus and leadership in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Align local market strategy with corporate goals to maximize profit and working capital.
• Manage all logistics in the assigned district and oversee inventory levels.
• Develop key customer relationships and plan value proposition and product penetration.
• Lead sales strategy with operations to ensure quality, safety, and brand standards.
• Coach and motivate sales representatives to improve profitability and coverage.
• Monitor training and development; hold reports accountable and maintain engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Territory management

Relationship selling

MS Office

Sales systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sales systems

Job description

BlueLinx is seeking a General Manager to lead sales teams, drive growth, and manage P&L across an assigned district in the United States. The role focuses on aligning local market strategies with corporate objectives, developing key customer relationships, and delivering strong profitability and product penetration.

Strong leadership and a track record of cross-functional collaboration are essential. Expect competitive compensation with STIP/LTIP, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to