General Manager - Class-8 Trucks

Company: Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 3, 2024

Job Description:

Our client, proudly employee-owned (ESOP), has launched a dynamic new division specializing in truck and rail handling equipment to include Class-A, along with offering comprehensive repair and maintenance services. This group has experienced rapid growth and is poised for significant expansion. Naviga has been retained to recruit a General Manager for this line.
Title: General Manager (Senior Leader)
Location: Houston or Dallas
Responsibilities:

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  Contribute to the organization's strategic planning and program development, offering business insights and expertise in the truck and rail industries.
  
  
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  Implement Truck & Rail objectives through strategic planning, accurate forecasting, resource allocation, and effective budgeting.
  
  
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  Ensure operational and sales excellence by enhancing efficiency and fostering a culture of high accountability.
  
  
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  Meet financial goals by driving the execution of financial and operational plans and budgets.
  
  
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  Lead, coach, and develop high-performing leaders, fostering ongoing professional growth and development within the team.
  
  
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  Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers and OEM partners, ensuring customer satisfaction and creating long-term value.
  
  
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  Analyze market competition, industry trends, and company strengths/weaknesses to create sales strategies that drive future growth.
  
  
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  Develop and document tools, training programs, and processes that ensure consistent delivery of exceptional client experiences.
  
  
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  Manage new and used inventory levels to meet or exceed company standards.
  
  
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  Embody the company's core value of safety by promoting a Safety First culture and leading by example in everyday work practices.
  
  
  
  Requirements:
  
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    5+ years of senior leadership or multi-unit operational leadership within Class-8Fleet Maintenance
    
    
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    10+ years' experience in a similar integrated business with P&L responsibility to include sales/marketing/rental/service/parts
    
    
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    Analytical and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key objectives and next steps for achieving organizational goals to team
    
    
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    Exceptional leadership, coaching, and motivational skills and a track record of hiring top talent
    
    
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    Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
    
    
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    Proven expertise in leadership and people development
    
    
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    Strong financial acumen, including capital procurement, analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and quantitative analysis
    
    
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    Skilled in identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective corrective measures
    
    
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    Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism in customer service
    
    
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    Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
    
    
    Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred
    Benefits:
    
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      Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)
      
      
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      Profit Sharing
      
      
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      Robust Health Benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, and life insurance
      
      
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      Paid Time Off + Holidays
      
      
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      401k
      
      
      Naviga Business Services, LLC is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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