Power Systems Division GM: Growth, Strategy & Ops Leader

Kimmel & Associates Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Vehicle program

Leadership opportunity

Collaboration with ownership

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates Inc. is seeking a commercially minded General Manager to lead the Power Systems Division in Charlotte, NC.

You will drive profitability, lead business development, and manage key supplier relationships including major manufacturers, ensuring operational excellence and customer focus. The role demands strategic planning, hands-on leadership, and the ability to balance growth with risk management across sales, parts, engineering, and service operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least five years of management experience with responsibility for financial results and business development.
• Proven ability to lead sales teams, manage departmental leaders, and develop high-performing teams.
• Working knowledge of diesel engine distribution, including John Deere and competing engine products, their applications, and related parts, service and support.
• Strong understanding of sales, parts, service operations, financial management, and marketing.
• Experience developing business plans, managing budgets, and improving operational performance.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, relationship-building, and leadership abilities to motivate teams and drive accountability.
• Process-oriented management style balancing customer, operational, and financial priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual business plans with accountability for revenue growth, gross margins, and operating profit.
• Identify new market opportunities and lead initiatives to expand the division's customer base.
• Strengthen customer relationships through proactive engagement and coordinated sales, parts, and service support.
• Serve as primary executive contact for manufacturer representatives and suppliers, aligning with objectives.
• Oversee sales, parts, engineering, and service operations through department managers.
• Expand and strengthen dealer and service network to maintain geographic coverage and capabilities.
• Establish departmental goals, monitor performance, and develop talent through coaching and succession planning.
• Maintain high standards for workplace safety, controls, and compliance with trade requirements.
• Report performance, forecasts, and risks to ownership and communicate strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Business development

Sales management

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Kimmel & Associates Inc. is seeking a commercially minded General Manager to lead the Power Systems Division in Charlotte, NC.

You will drive profitability, lead business development, and manage key supplier relationships including major manufacturers, ensuring operational excellence and customer focus. The role demands strategic planning, hands-on leadership, and the ability to balance growth with risk management across sales, parts, engineering, and service operations.