Industry Experienced - General Manager
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Management
General Management, Operations Management, BD Manager
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Tennessee Sign Company
Location: Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Executive / Operations
Reports To: Owner / President
Leads a Team of approximately 5 people
Annual Sales Revenues approximately $2M
Lead the Business. Build the Team. Drive Growth.
Tennessee Sign Company is a growing regional sign company specializing in the design, fabrication, printing, installation, and service of commercial signage and graphics throughout Tennessee.
We are seeking an experienced,
results-driven General Manager to take responsibility for the day-to‑day performance and continued growth of the company.
This is a senior leadership position for an individual who understands that a successful business requires more than managing today’s workload. The General Manager will be responsible for people, sales, operations, customer satisfaction, profitability, accountability, and growth.
We are looking for a leader who can build a strong team, establish accountability, improve systems, and help take Tennessee Sign Company to the next level.
Position SummaryThe General Manager will oversee the company’s overall operations and work closely with the Owner/President to establish and execute the company’s strategic objectives.
The General Manager will coordinate the activities of:
- Sales
- Inside Sales
- Project Management
- Design
- Production
- Installation
- Purchasing
- Customer Service
- Administration
The successful candidate will create alignment between these departments and ensure that the company operates as one team with one set of goals.
The General Manager will be accountable for achieving company objectives related to:
- Revenue
- Gross Profit
- Customer Satisfaction
- Production
- Schedule Performance
- Employee Performance
- Cash Flow
- Growth
- Lead the day‑to‑day operations of Tennessee Sign Company.
- Establish clear expectations for managers and employees.
- Develop a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular management meetings and performance reviews.
- Establish departmental goals and performance standards.
- Hold managers accountable for achieving their objectives.
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high‑performing employees.
- Identify underperformance and implement corrective action when necessary.
- Build a leadership team capable of operating effectively without constant owner involvement.
- Serve as the primary leader responsible for coordinating the company’s departments.
The General Manager will have significant responsibility for the company’s financial performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Establish and manage annual and departmental budgets.
- Monitor revenue and gross profit.
- Monitor operating expenses.
- Review financial statements and key performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability.
- Control unnecessary expenses.
- Monitor labor costs and productivity.
- Improve estimating and pricing discipline.
- Reduce project overruns and unbilled work.
- Monitor accounts receivable and cash flow in coordination with administration.
- Ensure that growth produces profitable revenue—not simply increased sales volume.
The General Manager will be expected to understand the numbers and use them to make business decisions.
Sales & Business DevelopmentThe General Manager will work closely with the sales team to drive profitable growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Establish company‑wide sales goals.
- Monitor sales pipeline and sales performance.
- Develop sales accountability systems.
- Support sales recruiting, training, and development.
- Review sales conversion rates.
Monitor average project size and gross margin. - Identify new markets and customer segments.
- Develop strategies to increase repeat and referral business.
- Help establish key‑account and strategic‑customer programs.
- Ensure sales commitments are realistic and achievable by operations.
The General Manager should be comfortable discussing sales numbers, pipeline performance,…
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