As the General Manager of our Nebraska facilities, you play a key role in the overall success of our Nebraska locations. This position will direct service and sales operations through a team of frontline managers to achieve planned sales and profitability objectives, while adhering to established procedures for business conduct, safety, and personnel administration. The General Manager is responsible for creating an environment of open and regular communications with employees, key accounts, vendors, and our senior management team. A successful candidate for this position is one who has a passion for driving a collaborative culture, invested in employee engagement, holds self and other accountable for results, and actively seeks colleagues’ input in decision making.
This position is based in our Omaha location and will travel to our locations in Lincoln, Grand Island and Norfolk on a regular basis.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive pay
Health, dental and vision insurance
Accident, disability, and life insurance
401k with company match
Paid time off
8 paid holidays
Bonus pay
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Act as manager of the sales team, ensuring profitability, growth, market coverage and CRM sales processes objectives are achieved
Hold monthly sales meeting with sales team
Manage customer support functions for the shop, field operations, parts, and retail traffic in Nebraska
Deliver day-to-day leadership and management over all Nebraska locations
Monitor fleet utilization and develop inventory stocking recommendations – new & used
Ensure fleet “rent ready” standards are achieved
Establishes sales prices for new and rental conversion fleet items
Exhibit a high sense of urgency to customer requests and proactively follow-up
Deal awareness, helping to increase close ratio among the sales team
Maintain vendor relations, as well as foster relationships with new vendors
Manage staffing and employee development to increase efficiency and bench strength
Maintains a safe working environment
Ensure company policies and procedures are being followed throughout all locations
Participates in annual goal setting, strategy, and budgeting processes
Multi-Location responsibility
Perform ride-a-longs with sales team to build vendor relationships
Monitor sales and service metrics; proactively implement corrective action plans to assure achievement of all departmental goals.
Maintains positive and professional conduct of business with employees and other stores and manufacturers.
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and/or Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to communicate and understand English
Metrics driven, solution oriented and ability to establish and communicate data
Demonstrated success managing and developing people to their full potential
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Excellent sales and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of equipment and rental processes
Demonstrated ability to initiate, expedite, follow projects to completion
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Must pass a background check and drug screen
Working Conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Capable of pushing, pulling, carrying, or lifting 60lbs
Able to climb stairs, steps, ladders, mount, and dismount equipment
Able to work in all types of weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, and dirt)
Must be able to travel 50-75%
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of industry experience, Komatsu experience preferred; experience in a dealership environment is a plus
Previous supervisory experience, including facility oversight and multi-site management is a plus
Extensive sales and CRM experience preferred
About Us
RoadBuilders Machinery & Supply, founded in 1985, is a second-generation family-owned heavy equipment dealership with locations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. We are the preferred Komatsu and Takeuchi dealer in the Midwest. We provide a variety of machinery to our customers and exciting opportunities for our employees to work, grow and succeed.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not an employment contract. RoadBuilders reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
