The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC

Assistant General Manager

The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC  •  Vernon Hills, IL (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Build Your Career Where You Matter

Join CBX Solutions, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At CBX Solutions, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Why Work With Us?

We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
  • Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program.
  • Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

The Assistant General Manager will assist in oversight, direction and management of all day-to-day facets of business. Monitors sales activity to ensure profitability within the Branch as is associated with CBX Solutions as a company; and helps establish operational goals while staying abreast of changing needs within the organization and Branch. Supervisory roles include multiple employees from all departments.

Essential Functions

  • This position will require managing the door, frame and hardware scope of work on multiple projects in addition to the management responsibilities required below
  • Sets a professional example for all Team Members in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational and selling skills, and work habits
  • Reviews and manages personnel assignments and performance goals of direct reports
  • Assign, Instruct, Train as well Provide direction to Office and Warehouse Personnel as required to ensure proper performance in their roles
  • Reviews the following on a recurring basis: productions reports, employee attendance reports, and other reports and documents related to organizational operation
  • Assists Sales Manager by monitoring project estimates and assist with follow up to close work for the branch as needed
  • Monitors current inventory to ensure sufficient quantities are available
  • Monitors and ensures on time delivery and/or job completion
  • Assists in preparation of annual preliminary budget for Branch, monitors compliance to the final approved budget and works to ensure financial expectations of budget are met
  • Reviews budget variances and discrepancies with department managers
  • Works to ensure excellent customer relations, both with internal and external customers
  • Meets and develops relationships with key supplier reps and industry professionals that interact with the Branch
  • Assists with personnel management duties while consulting with corporate Human Resources and District Director
  • Reviews accounts receivables and assists with collections as necessary
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by District Manager

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience
  • 5-7 years of experience in distribution management or related type of building/construction materials required
  • Experience in commercial doors, frames, hardware preferred
  • Prior experience interacting with contractors and industry professionals Required
  • Intermediate to advanced level of experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, competency in grammar and excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels, internal and/or external to the organization
  • Proven leadership and ability to drive sales

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CBX Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and give priority referral to protected veterans. We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC

About The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC

For over 65 years, The Cook & Boardman Group has been at the forefront of the construction and security industries, evolving from a regional distributor into the nation’s largest provider of Doors, Frames, & Hardware Solutions and Electronic Security & Access Control. With over 90 locations across the U.S. and an online shopping portal, we serve a wide range of sectors, including commercial properties, healthcare, hospitality, education, government, industrial facilities, and multi-family housing. Our decades of experience and expertise allow us to provide tailored, reliable security solutions that meet complex needs.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Year Founded
Unknown
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