Business general manager

*Illumination Lighting* is seeking an experienced, hands-on *General Manager* to work closely with the CEO in overseeing the company?s daily operations, project execution, financial performance, and coordination between key departments. The successful candidate will be a strong leader and problem-solver who can maintain visibility across the organization, ensure accountability, and keep projects and business objectives moving forward without unnecessary delays. *Main Responsibilities* * Work directly with the *CEO* on overall company operations, priorities, and day-to-day activities. * Oversee and support *Project Managers*, regularly reviewing project status, schedules, client requirements, and potential issues to ensure projects progress smoothly and without avoidable hiccups. * Maintain regular follow-up with department managers and ensure commitments, deadlines, and action items are completed. * Review *weekly financial performance with the Controller*, including budgets, expenses, cash-flow considerations, and overall financial objectives. * Ensure established budgets and profitability objectives are monitored and achieved. * Maintain close communication with the *VP of Sales & Marketing* and the *Quotation Department* to review sales activity, outstanding quotations, new project opportunities, and follow-up requirements. * Ensure new project leads and active opportunities are being properly pursued and followed through. * Help coordinate communication between Sales, Quotations, Project Management, Operations, Accounting, and senior management. * Identify potential operational or project-related problems early and take appropriate action before they affect clients, schedules, or profitability. * Provide the CEO with regular updates on key operational, financial, sales, and project matters. * Assist in improving internal procedures, accountability, efficiency, and overall company performance. *Must have qualifications* * Minimum *7?10 years of senior management or operational leadership experience*, preferably within lighting, hospitality furnishings, manufacturing, construction-related products, or a similar project-driven industry. * Strong understanding of *project management, operations, budgeting, and financial reporting*. * Proven ability to manage multiple departments and priorities simultaneously. * Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of sales, quotations, margins, budgets, and project profitability. * Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Technically minded and comfortable reviewing project details, drawings, specifications, quotations, and operational challenges. * A hands-on management style with the ability to follow through and hold team members accountable. * Ability to work closely with ownership and senior executives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. *Compensation Plan* We offer an *attractive and competitive compensation package*, commensurate with the candidate?s experience, leadership capabilities, and industry knowledge. For an individual with the right combination of *management experience, technical skills, financial understanding, and leadership ability*, there will be significant opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of the company. Pay: $120,000.00-$180,000.00 per year Work Location: In person