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BlueLinx Corporation Lead, Innovate, and Drive Success as a General Manager!
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Are you a seasoned leader who thrives on challenges and seeks opportunities to inspire and excel? BlueLinx is seeking a results-driven General Manager with a proven track record of leading sales teams and managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities. If you’re passionate about building teams, driving growth, and delivering impactful results, we’d love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Responsible for aligning local market strategy with corporate strategy to maximize long-term profit and return on working capital. Manages all aspects of logistics in assigned district. Manages and develops relationships with key customers in assigned districts and determines the strategy for value proposition and product penetration. Ensures all customer commitments are met and best practices are implemented for safety, safety certification, material handling, inventory management, and delivery. Oversee sales strategy and work hand in hand with operations (local, regional, and corporate) to ensure communication is strong and expectations in regards to quality, safety, and the BlueLinx brand expectation are appropriately defined and met. Responsible for managing sales representatives to improve profitability, product penetration, and product mix with all customers. 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. Ensures direct reports obtain applicable training and development opportunities to enhance performance, development, and contributions to the company. Holds direct reports accountable for individual and team performance. Maintains high team engagement.
What We're Looking For
A bachelors degree from an accredited University is strongly preferred. 8 plus years of experience with a solid track record of enhancing sales AND Operational involvement Strong communication - communicating with executive and business partners, as well as front-line employees to gain trust and embrace the BlueLinx culture. Strategic planning, negotiation, financial acumen (specifically financial statements), strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative), forecasting, decision-making, innovation, change management, persuasiveness and strong interpersonal skills. Results minded individual that can communicate the opportunity of growth to the entire staff and lead the sales team to strong opportunities. Building Material Experience is a huge Plus. Strong leadership and teamwork abilities to function well at different levels in a team environment. Territory management and target marketing skills. Solid change agent. Comfortable with implementing change and discussing it will all parties involved. Ability to manage multiple priorities, sense of urgency, problem-solving and customer focus. Extensive product knowledge, consultative and relationship selling skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software and relevant sales systems technology.
Why BlueLinx?
Competitive salary package complemented by Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) The position offers a pay range of $165,000-$185,000 Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. 401K match and life insurance. Generous vacation and holiday pay.
Our Values : With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:
Customer Centric Respect Collaboration Integrity Grit
About BlueLinx:
BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States. With over 70k branded and private-label SKUs, we have a broad distribution footprint servicing all 50 states. Our team of over 2,000 associates is critical to our success. Our culture is driven by teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.
To report any issues with this job posting, please contact humanresources@bluelinxco.com
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G&A - General Manager
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BlueLinx Corporation 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
G&A - General Manager
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BlueLinx Corporation Lead, Innovate, and Drive Success as a General Manager!
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
Are you a seasoned leader who thrives on challenges and seeks opportunities to inspire and excel? BlueLinx is seeking a results-driven General Manager with a proven track record of leading sales teams and managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities. If you’re passionate about building teams, driving growth, and delivering impactful results, we’d love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Responsible for aligning local market strategy with corporate strategy to maximize long-term profit and return on working capital. Manages all aspects of logistics in assigned district. Manages and develops relationships with key customers in assigned districts and determines the strategy for value proposition and product penetration. Ensures all customer commitments are met and best practices are implemented for safety, safety certification, material handling, inventory management, and delivery. Oversee sales strategy and work hand in hand with operations (local, regional, and corporate) to ensure communication is strong and expectations in regards to quality, safety, and the BlueLinx brand expectation are appropriately defined and met. Responsible for managing sales representatives to improve profitability, product penetration, and product mix with all customers. 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. Ensures direct reports obtain applicable training and development opportunities to enhance performance, development, and contributions to the company. Holds direct reports accountable for individual and team performance. Maintains high team engagement.
What We're Looking For
A bachelors degree from an accredited University is strongly preferred. 8 plus years of experience with a solid track record of enhancing sales AND Operational involvement Strong communication - communicating with executive and business partners, as well as front-line employees to gain trust and embrace the BlueLinx culture. Strategic planning, negotiation, financial acumen (specifically financial statements), strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative), forecasting, decision-making, innovation, change management, persuasiveness and strong interpersonal skills. Results minded individual that can communicate the opportunity of growth to the entire staff and lead the sales team to strong opportunities. Building Material Experience is a huge Plus. Strong leadership and teamwork abilities to function well at different levels in a team environment. Territory management and target marketing skills. Solid change agent. Comfortable with implementing change and discussing it will all parties involved. Ability to manage multiple priorities, sense of urgency, problem-solving and customer focus. Extensive product knowledge, consultative and relationship selling skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software and relevant sales systems technology.
Why BlueLinx?
Competitive salary package complemented by Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) The position offers a pay range of $165,000-$185,000 Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. 401K match and life insurance. Generous vacation and holiday pay.
Our Values : With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:
Customer Centric Respect Collaboration Integrity Grit
About BlueLinx:
BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States. With over 70k branded and private-label SKUs, we have a broad distribution footprint servicing all 50 states. Our team of over 2,000 associates is critical to our success. Our culture is driven by teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.
To report any issues with this job posting, please contact humanresources@bluelinxco.com
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Seniority levelDirector Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing IndustriesWholesale Building Materials Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BlueLinx Corporation by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “General Manager” roles. Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago General Manager, Manufacturing (Salesforce) Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$200,000.00 7 months ago General Manager (Salary Negotiable + Bonus Structure) Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 5 months ago KidStrong General Manager in Chicago Area Elmwood Park, IL $58,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $105,000.00-$125,000.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$80,000.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$90,000.00 4 weeks ago Evanston, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 3 weeks ago General Manager of Restaurants and Bars - Waldorf Astoria Chicago Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago Senior General Manager Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky Chicago, IL $64,600.00-$242,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President of Partnerships and Account Management Chicago, IL $170,000.00-$200,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $94,600.00-$132,405.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$65,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $40,000.00-$60,000.00 9 months ago Chicago, IL $55,000.00-$61,000.00 2 years ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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