General Manager Position Available In Escambia, Florida

Salary Not Available
Position range in Florida $63k – $160k Per Year General Manager
Swift Supply

Occupation:

General and Operations Managers

Location:

Pensacola, FL – 32534
Positions available: 1
Job #: 657

Source:

Swift Supply, Inc.

Posted:

4/19/2025

Web Site:

swiftsupply.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.
General Manager Reports to:

Vice President Classification:

Salary Department:

General Manager The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment with ever-changing challenges. The building materials supply industry is one in which time is money. Leading a team that is efficient, accurate, and dedicated to being productive is key. Being able to build relationships with customers and coworkers is a trait the ideal candidate must possess. Success will come easily to someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and jump in wherever/whenever needed.

Purpose of Position:

Accountable for the overall store’s operation and performance in a manner consistent with the company’s standards and directives from the Vice President and President. Provide leadership that drives employee engagement and allows employees to perform at their best.

Essential Functions:

(must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation).

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities: interviewing and hiring associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Enforce company policy and procedures, including paperwork on sales transactions, refunds, and credit memos
• Manage inventory of merchandise at facility
• Maintain operating income through effective management and generation of sales
• Schedule associate work hours to meet the budget and business demands
• Control all operational expenses of the store within the set budget
• Review monthly reports with employees for information and training
• Complete and forward monthly business plan and manager checklist to the EVP weekly
• Verify that all equipment is checked daily and that all inspection forms are filled out completely and accurately; ensure that proper maintenance is performed and documentation is forwarded to the home office
• Review store operations daily to reduce inventory shrinkage
• Train and monitor store salespersons to ensure a business-like appearance and good impression to customers
• Regularly accompany salespersons on customer visits to assist and monitor sales activities in local area
• Keep all sales personnel informed of upcoming sales promotions, clearance items, and inventory reduction plans
• Recommend merchandising and sales promotion programs to the Vice President
• Evaluate and check competition with recommendations for pricing and merchandise assortment
• Recommend products to be carried, discontinued, or experimented
• Maintain and improve the store constantly
• Attend and participate in all company sponsored training programs as required
• Follow the company’s safety policies as outlined in the company safety program
• Perform any other task or duty assigned by the Vice President or Company President Education and Education
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year experience operating in retail sales or the construction industry.
• Must pass a background check and Non-DOT drug test.

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Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

(Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person unless they prove unable to perform them after receiving training and/or accommodations that the company judges appropriate).

• Administrative skills including assigning work, discipline, evaluating, planning, supervision, and training
• Basic math skills
• Strong analytical reasoning and judgment to quickly solve customer service issues
• Communicate with customers, other employees, and supervisors using verbal and written skills
• Basic computer skills. Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Must have strong listening and sales skills.
• Ability to achieve targets.
• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment, as well as work alone.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English effectively.
• Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to wear all applicable PPE properly. Physical Demands
• Strength (lift, carry, push, and pull), maximum lift – 100 lbs.; frequently lift/carry – up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to four hours at a time
• Reach overhead to grasp objects
• Manual dexterity
• Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively.
• Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination.
• Must regularly be able to reac
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