General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager

Location: Roberts, Wisconsin (Greater Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro Area)

Company: County Materials

Job Summary

County Materials is seeking a General Manager to lead its Roberts, Wisconsin facility and drive the continued success of one of its key business units. This leadership role carries full profit and loss responsibility while overseeing both sales and operations, ensuring the facility delivers exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a strong background in sales, business development, and operational leadership within the construction materials industry. This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of an established operation, lead a high-performing team, and play a key role in the company's long-term growth strategy.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Bryan Rempt

Direct Reports:

• Plant Operations Manager
• Two Outside Sales Representatives
• Sales Operations Manager

Works Closely With:

• Executive Leadership
• Operations Leadership
• Sales Team
• Plant Leadership

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership & Strategy

• Assume full P&L responsibility for the Roberts facility.
• Develop and execute strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand customer relationships throughout the region.
• Lead long-term business planning while supporting company growth initiatives.

Sales & Market Development

• Lead and develop the facility's sales organization.
• Drive business development and increase market presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and industry partners.
• Support strategic account growth and customer retention initiatives.

Operations & Team Leadership

• Partner closely with the Plant Operations Manager to optimize plant performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees across sales and operations.
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency throughout the facility.

Financial & Operational Performance

• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement strategies to improve results.
• Ensure efficient coordination between sales, operations, and executive leadership.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Industry Experience

• Proven leadership experience within construction materials, precast concrete, concrete pipe, aggregates, or a related industry.
• Previous P&L ownership and business unit leadership experience.
• Strong background in sales leadership and business development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Candidates with a Sales Manager background who have demonstrated leadership potential are strongly encouraged to apply.

Education & Qualifications

• No formal education requirement.
• Strong business and financial acumen required.
• Experience with structured sales methodologies (such as Sandler) is a plus.

Key Competencies

• P&L management and financial accountability
• Sales leadership and business development
• Strategic planning and execution
• Customer relationship management
• Operational leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Team development and coaching
• Market expansion and growth strategy
• Problem-solving and decision-making

Behavioral Characteristics

• Collaborative leadership style
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Team-first mindset
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Accountable with strong integrity
• Effective decision-maker and relationship builder

Work Environment & Travel

• Based in Roberts, Wisconsin, serving the greater Minneapolis–St. Paul market.
• Fully on-site leadership position.
• Open to nationwide relocation, with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Strong consideration given to candidates with ties to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, or the Upper Midwest.

Compensation & Benefits

• 20% Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Why Join County Materials?

• Lead an established, high-performing facility with significant autonomy and influence.
• Join a financially stable organization with a long-standing reputation in the construction materials industry.
• Work alongside an approachable executive leadership team that continually invests in its people and operations.
• Enjoy a collaborative, team-first culture focused on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Play a key role in driving the future success of a respected industry leader while making a lasting impact on the business.