On-Site General Manager, Lumber & Hardware (Bonus Eligible)

RP LUMBER; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid basic life insurance

Profit sharing / 401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee merchandise discount

Job summary

R.P. Lumber in Monmouth, IL seeks a General Manager for our hardware, lumber and building materials store. This on-site leadership role oversees showroom, yard, back-office operations and company-wide safety and profitability targets.

You will report to the District Manager, manage people, schedules, and customer experience, and drive sales while maintaining inventory control and loss-prevention standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience in building materials, home improvement, hardware, lumber, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of retail operations, merchandising, inventory control, customer service, and store financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example at the sales counter, on the sales floor, and at the register.
• Train and coach associates to deliver prompt, courteous service.
• Keep showroom merchandised to company and local standards, including planograms and price changes.
• Make sure deliveries leave on time and in good condition.
• Support contractor sales coverage to develop new business and serve current accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Retail operations

Merchandising

Inventory control

Customer service

Store financials

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/retail management/construction

Tools

POS system

Estimating software

Job description

R.P. Lumber in Monmouth, IL seeks a General Manager for our hardware, lumber and building materials store. This on-site leadership role oversees showroom, yard, back-office operations and company-wide safety and profitability targets.

You will report to the District Manager, manage people, schedules, and customer experience, and drive sales while maintaining inventory control and loss-prevention standards.