Culligan is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee our business operations at the store branches in Sacramento, CA and Fairfield, CA. The General Manager will be responsible for leading and managing daily operations to achieve business goals and maximize profitability. As General Manager, your duties also include guiding staff in your branch, setting performance objectives, evaluating, and optimizing operational performance, ensuring regulatory and company standards are upheld, and preparing operations and financial reports.
To be successful as a General Manager, you should be able to lead and manage people, ensure operations run smoothly, and achieve revenue targets. Ultimately, a top-notch General Manager should be able to demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Specific Job Function
Full operational responsibility for all profit and loss related activities of the branch
Prepare all staff members to be in position to deliver exemplary customer service and measure the job performance of the staff to ensure customer satisfaction
Adhere to and enforce all company safety guidelines; Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of paperwork relative to insurance reporting of general liability, fleet accidents, and worker compensation claims
Protect and manage branch assets effectively
Foster a team culture by recognizing and motivating branch personnel
Prepare accurate business forecasts and budgets
Oversee branch payables, inventory, and receivables
Personally, responds to difficult customer inquiries and/or unusual situations
Manage the efficient routing of deliveries and service calls
Execute program(s) to meet/exceed the sales plan
Maintain awareness of local competition and using market trends to inform strategic decisions and improve competitive positioning
Participate in the recruitment process, from interviewing to selecting candidates, and ensure smooth onboarding for new hires
Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities
Monitor and evaluate employee performance, providing regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to ensure high performance
May be required to perform the job duties of other branch staff on an as needed basis and spend time in field assisting with training
Optimize branch efficiency by consolidating/automating job duties wherever possible
Qualifications
Four-year degree in Sales, Marketing, Management, or a related field is preferred.
5 years of Basic Plumbing, Operations, Management, and Marketing is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively
Ability to work with all levels of management
Ability to generate sales growth. Strong sales generation ability and financial performance
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position:
Resourcefulness Customer Focus Team Player Passion Integrity Organizational/Planning Communication Analytical Judgement/Decision Making Detail Oriented
Target Salary Range
$115,000 - $130,000 salary a year with the opportunity for eligible employees to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.
Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).