Bluelinx
General Manager (Sales)
Chicago, IL, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4256 days ago
SalesBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationForecastingLogisticsInventory ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and operates its distribution business through its current network of 49 distribution centers.
- Additional information about BlueLinx can be found on its website at www.BlueLinxCo.com.
- Position Purpose Summary: Responsible for P&L, top line sales, gross margin and all direct costs of an assigned geographical sales and distribution district.
Responsibilities
- Supports 2 branches that are average in terms of size and profitability among BlueLinx facilities
- Identifies and drives key business development opportunities / new revenue streams.
- Manages all aspects of logistics points in assigned district.
- Manages to key metrics and drives out variances
- Manages and develops relationships with key customers in assigned district and determines strategy for value proposition and product penetration.
- Manages all aspects of customer service and customer satisfaction.
- Conducts joint sales calls with sales representatives to identify opportunities and maintain / build customer relationships (including sales representative coaching / mentoring).
- Manages inventory levels (including slow, inactive, liquidations/large buys and damaged inventory flow) and aligns local product mix with local market dynamics and product strategy.
- Leads team; selects/hires; develops objectives; coaches and evaluates performance.
Requirements
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software and relevant sales systems technology.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
- 8+ years with MS/MA/MBA.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Years of experience: 10+ years of experience in related field preferred
Benefits
- Understands the company's vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.
Company info
- 3175 General Manager II
- BlueLinx Holdings Inc., operating through its wholly owned subsidiary BlueLinx Corporation, is a leading distributor of building products in North America.
- Employing approximately 1,800 people, BlueLinx offers greater than 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service approximately 11,500 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers.
- Responsible for managing sales representatives to improve profitability, product penetration and product mix with all customers.
- Varying levels of travel on behalf of the company is part of the requirement for this role.
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