General Sales Manager

General Sales Manager – Specialty Building Products Dealer

Ventura County, CA

Company Overview

Shout-out to Sales Professionals who want to run their own business with full P&L authority, General Manager title and a strong Operations Manager reporting to them. Our client is a private equity-backed, multi-location specialty building products dealer generating $20M+ in revenue and serving custom home builders and subcontractors across Southern California. With a loyal customer base, strategic market footprint, and a reputation for service excellence, the company is positioned for 25% annual growth through a combination of organic expansion and acquisitions.

Operations span several high-opportunity markets, from Santa Barbara down the coast to LA. Supported by a shared services platform and a performance-driven culture, the company plays a vital role in supplying luxury residential projects with premium materials and is poised for transformational growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented Sales Manager with General Manager title and authority to lead the team across multiple locations and drive the company's next stage of expansion. This is a hands-on, field-facing leadership role where you'll build and execute the strategy, develop high-performing teams, and maintain strong relationships with custom home builders, subcontractors, and remodelers throughout Southern California.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience selling specialty building products to builders and subcontractors, a proven ability to scale multi-site sales teams, and the strategic mindset to build out and execute a go-to-market plan in a growth-focused, entrepreneurial environment.

If you thrive in fast-moving businesses, enjoy being out in the field with customers, and are energized by the challenge of scaling a high-potential platform, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• Proven experience selling specialty building products, installation, distribution, or subcontractor services
• Deep understanding of sales to builders, subcontractors, and remodelers in Southern California
• Track record of setting vision and driving execution in a high-growth or transformational setting
• High-energy, field-driven leader who leads by example and connects easily with frontline teams and customers
• Strong business acumen and comfort with sales metrics, forecasting, and performance management (P&L experience is a plus)
• Experience working in a private equity-backed environment is a plus

About Misura Group

Misura Group is an executive recruiting firm dedicated to the lumber and building materials industry. Our Vision is to empower leaders to build successful teams in the Building Materials industry through innovative talent solutions. Our Mission is to create opportunities for powerful growth by inspiring leaders to hire smarter.

Our clients trust Misura Group and our depth of industry knowledge to provide strong talent as the foundation for their overall company strategy. We only collaborate with companies that have strong leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and a team-first culture.

We believe in building relationships, not filling a job. We align your skills and experience with opportunities where you can make an impact. We consider your personal and professional goals while also focusing on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.