General Manager
Houston, TX
JK Executive Strategies is proud to exclusively partner with a National Manufacturer, in its search for a General Manager!
Are you ready to lead a team within a rapidly growing, globally recognized company that saves lives every day? This is a unique chance to join a stable, well-established organization with a fantastic culture and a passion for innovation. As General Manager, you'll play a critical role in driving business growth while working with life-saving products that make a real difference. If you're a driven, energetic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is looking for career advancement and impact, this role offers unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a sales and operations team, ensuring alignment with business sales plans and growth targets.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to identify opportunities for business expansion.
- Develop and execute strategies to boost sales and meet revenue goals, while maintaining existing accounts.
- Drive market penetration by identifying and converting new business opportunities.
- Oversee financial performance, manage forecasts, and take corrective actions as necessary to achieve key targets.
- Provide leadership and coaching, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of projects and customer requirements.
- Leverage CRM tools to maintain accurate data and develop deep insights into customer profiles for business development.
- Engage directly with marketing strategies, product development feedback, and branding initiatives to strengthen market presence.
Education and Experience
- 7+ years of technical sales experience, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering setting, with at least 2 years in a management capacity.
- Proven record of successful sales growth, market share expansion, and leadership of high-performance teams.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to communicate complex product benefits to a diverse customer base.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and successfully close large, high-value deals.
- Skilled in using CRM and ERP platforms, as well as other business software.
- Experience in the safety industry is a plus, with knowledge of industry standards and customer needs.
Core Skills & Characteristics
- Energetic, driven, and solution-oriented with a "hands-on" approach.
- Excellent communicator with strong presentation, time management, and active listening skills.
- A strategic thinker capable of problem-solving and anticipating the impact of decisions.
- Self-motivated and competitive, with a high level of personal and professional integrity.
- A collaborative leader who inspires confidence and trust, and who actively seeks ways to help the team succeed.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented individual who is eager to lead a team, influence business growth, and contribute to a global company’s success.
Salary Range
$185,000-195,000
JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.