General Manager

Syston

£40,000 - £50,000 DOE

We're proudly supporting a leading paving merchant known for its unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Since their inception, these values have been the cornerstone of their business. They take pride in delivering exceptional products and services, building lasting relationships with customers, and continuously striving for excellence. As their business continues to grow, they are seeking a General Manager to support the team and further their journey of success and innovation.

Description of the role:

• Oversee line management, conduct appraisals, and implement training and Personal Improvement Plans.
• Ensure efficient performance, productivity, and adherence to HSE requirements.
• Develop and execute a competitive sales plan, maintain an accurate pipeline, and respond promptly to queries and quote requests.
• Identify new product ranges and target customers in trade and construction.
• Manage debtor collections, conduct checks on new trade accounts, and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Perform regular stock audits, margin analysis, and timely stock updates on QuickBooks.
• Ensure timely customer deliveries, plan effective schedules, and oversee vehicle and forklift maintenance with health and safety compliance.
• Perform banking in line with company policies, securely handle on-site cash, and manage general financial duties.
• Communicate key activities with management, comply with health and safety procedures, and ensure site security and cleanliness.
• Perform any reasonable ad-hoc requests from management.

About you:

• 3-5 years of experience in the paving or construction sector with strong product knowledge.
• Proven computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, Word, and experience with accounting packages like QuickBooks.
• Excellent team management and leadership abilities, with strong impact and influencing skills.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to work effectively unsupervised, under pressure, and to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, able to interact well with both customers and suppliers, and a proactive completer-finisher.

If you are an experienced management professional with a solid background in the paving merchant or construction sector, we encourage you to apply!