General Manager

General Manager – Specialty Building Products Dealer

Ventura County

Company Overview

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 20–25% 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 General Manager to lead the company through its next stage of expansion. This is a hands-on, field-facing leadership role with full P&L responsibility, overseeing both sales and operations across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience selling specialty products to builders and subcontractors, a proven ability to scale multi-site 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 leading a $20M+ multi-location business, ideally within 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 P&L acumen (can be taught or developed further) and experience working in a private equity environment is a plus
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus