Market President

Founded in 1946 by R.L. Brand and Cy Vaughan, Brand Vaughan serves professional builders and contractors in the Atlanta, Buford, Columbus, Madison, Athens and Lake Oconee areas of Georgia from eight locations in the state.

Job Posting

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 14,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 60 companies and have expanded to more than 400 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a dynamic organization that promotes an outstanding culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and encouraging our culture of empowerment.

A Brief Overview

The Market President will have full P&L responsibility for a designated market and the primary accountable leader for all anchor partners within the market. The person in this role must partner effectively and influence as needed with all key internal and external stakeholders. Directs the sales and operations of a market to ensure profitability and operational results. Provides leadership and direction to ensure best practices, strategic goals, and performance standards are shared and implemented throughout all locations. The Market President will bring both the energy and initiative necessary to initially build and then scale a new operating platform in an emerging marketplace. Typically manages locations with revenue up to 200M annually.

What You Will Do

• Drives the performance of the market to ensure profitability and operational results.
• Sponsors continuous improvement processes and the implementation of new technologies and product lines.
• Develops and directs a strategic plan to communicate goals, strategies, opportunities, and successes within the market.
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure best practices, strategic goals, and performance standards are shared and implemented throughout locations.
• Supports market in sales building activities and profit margin improvement.
• Reviews and analyzes monthly operational results of all locations in the market.
• Oversees preparation of annual budgeting process for market.
• Directs growth opportunities, including potential acquisitions and diversified product lines.
• Leads, develops, and mentors the market management team.
• Promotes an open door policy and communicates effectively with all associates to foster a culture of respect and comradery.
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related discipline preferred.
  
  

Experience Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a progressively responsible senior management role; organizational management experience required; previous experience managing a multisite organization.
• 10 years of knowledge in building materials industry or related field. Expertise in all aspects of store operations, sales, purchasing, analysis, customer relations, and planning. Financial management; leading and directing management teams.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Drives Vision and Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Deep understanding of logistics management and fleet management systems and practices.
  
  

Competencies

• Accountability – holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
  
  

Travel Requirements

• up to 75% travel.
  
  

US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Brand Vaughan, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.