Sales-Focused General Manager

Overview

Steves & Sons, a 159-year-old family-owned door manufacturer, seeks a results-driven Sales-Focused General Manager to drive growth, foster customer relationships, and oversee operations.

Job Summary:

We're looking for a seasoned leader with a strong sales background (80%) and operational expertise (20%) to manage our sales team, develop strategic directions, oversee and enhance production goals, and ensure a seamless customer experience.

• Lead the sales department to exceed performance goals
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to drive growth and satisfaction
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the timely delivery of materials at competitive prices
• Collaborate with sales teams to translate customer needs into high-quality products
• Foster a customer-centric culture across the organization

• Oversee plant operations, production, quality, and safety
• Implement lean principles and continuous improvement to maximize efficiency
• Manage inventory, scheduling, and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with quality control standards
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence

• Strong leadership and mentorship skills
• Proven ability to motivate and direct high-performance teams
• Data-driven approach to decision-making
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• 10+ years of combined leadership in sales and manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related field (preferred)
• Lean manufacturing and sales/marketing strategy expertise
• ERP & CRM software proficiency
• Willingness to travel monthly and attend 2 trade shows/year

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic sales team
• Collaborative and customer-centric work environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you're a sales-driven leader with operational expertise, please submit your resume.