General Manager - Building Materials

Bussen Quarries

$115K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in construction materials sales
  • 3+ years in a managerial or leadership role
  • Strong organizational and customer service skills
  • Ability to coach and develop sales team members
  • Strong analytical skills; experience with Bistrack software preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel and Outlook
  • Motivated, team-oriented, and goal-driven with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Champion a culture of safety by promoting company safety procedures
  • Drive sales performance by setting clear KPIs and conducting revenue growth reviews
  • Protect profitability by monitoring pricing and reducing discretionary discounting
  • Build relationships through exceptional communication and collaboration skills
  • Pursue new business opportunities and provide insights to the sales team
  • Represent the company professionally in all interactions
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills
  • Lead a high-performing team focused on outstanding customer service
  • Deliver strategic impact through strong planning and execution
  • Transform market intelligence into actionable insights for growth

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance with Flex Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401k with company match
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to lead our operations and drive sustainable growth. This pivotal leadership role involves full oversight of daily business operations, including sales, warehouse shipping and receiving, and customer deliveries.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional organizational skills and proven people management expertise, with a strong focus on strategic leadership and the development of a high-performing sales team. You will play a key role in building and nurturing strategic relationships with major customers and product vendors, while ensuring every interaction delivers a consistently positive and professional customer experience.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, team development, and long-term business success.

Job Duties:

  • Champion a culture of safety by strictly following and promoting all company safety procedures and upholding the highest safety standards at all times.
  • Drive sales performance by establishing clear KPIs for sales representatives and managers, then conducting regular reviews focused on revenue growth, market share, bid-win rates, and forecast accuracy.
  • Protect and maximize profitability by closely monitoring pricing exceptions and proactively reducing discretionary discounting.
  • Build strong relationships through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration with management, team members, vendors, and customers.
  • Fuel business growth by proactively identifying and pursuing new opportunities while equipping the sales team with deep insights on products, applications, market trends, customers, and competitors.
  • Represent the company in a positive manner, demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in every interaction.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment by bringing strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with confidence.
  • Drive results through initiative, showing self-motivation, a passion for continuous learning, and active participation in training and company initiatives.
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing team by cultivating a collaborative, accountable culture focused on delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Deliver strategic impact with strong strategic thinking and flawless execution to achieve business goals.
  • Translate market intelligence into action by delivering actionable insights that keep pricing competitive, accelerate market penetration, and drive sustained growth in both new and existing markets


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in the construction materials-related sales field.
  • 3+ years of managerial experience or leadership role.
  • Strong organizational and customer service skills.
  • Ability to coach and develop the company's Sales Team members.
  • Strong analytical skills: experience with or willingness to learn Bistrack software.
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Excel and Outlook.
  • Motivated, team-oriented, and goal-driven individual with strong interpersonal skills.


What You'll Get

  • Estimate salary range of $115,000 - $140,000 (The specific salary will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience)
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance with Flex Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401k with company match


This is a great time to join our team. If this description sounds like you, apply today!

Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Bussen Quarries

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar General Manager - Building Materials jobs: