General Manager - Class-8 Trucks

Our client, proudly employee-owned (ESOP), has launched a dynamic new division specializing in truck and rail handling equipment to include Class-A, along with offering comprehensive repair and maintenance services. This group has experienced rapid growth and is poised for significant expansion. Naviga has been retained to recruit a General Manager for this line.

Title: General Manager (Senior Leader)

Location: Houston or Dallas 

Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to the organization’s strategic planning and program development, offering business insights and expertise in the truck and rail industries.

• Implement Truck & Rail objectives through strategic planning, accurate forecasting, resource allocation, and effective budgeting.

• Ensure operational and sales excellence by enhancing efficiency and fostering a culture of high accountability.

• Meet financial goals by driving the execution of financial and operational plans and budgets.

• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing leaders, fostering ongoing professional growth and development within the team.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers and OEM partners, ensuring customer satisfaction and creating long-term value.

• Analyze market competition, industry trends, and company strengths/weaknesses to create sales strategies that drive future growth.

• Develop and document tools, training programs, and processes that ensure consistent delivery of exceptional client experiences.

• Manage new and used inventory levels to meet or exceed company standards.

• Embody the company’s core value of safety by promoting a Safety First culture and leading by example in everyday work practices.

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of senior leadership or multi-unit operational leadership within Class-8 Fleet Maintenance 

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar integrated business with P&L responsibility to include sales/marketing/rental/service/parts

• Analytical and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key objectives and next steps for achieving organizational goals to team

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and motivational skills and a track record of hiring top talent

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

• Proven expertise in leadership and people development

• Strong financial acumen, including capital procurement, analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and quantitative analysis

• Skilled in identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective corrective measures

• Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism in customer service

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred 

Benefits: 

• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)

• Profit Sharing

• Robust Health Benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, and life insurance

• Paid Time Off + Holidays 

• 401k

Naviga Business Services, LLC is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.