About this opportunity:
This General Manager, Building Construction Products reports to the Dealer Principal and is a member of the Executive Team responsible for corporate strategy. Responsibility includes full P&L control of the sale and rental and product support of new and used CAT and allied equipment lines within the Construction Products Division. This division sells, rents and provides product support for Cat equipment, from 380-ton mining trucks to 5,500-lb. skidsteer loaders. Patten Construction Products also represents allied lines including Multiquip, Sullair, Vermeer and Wacker.
Achieving targeted results for market share and profitability is essential. The right leader will accomplish this by inspiring and directing the Sales Team rather than being the #1 sales person. With a new Team and market conditions that look brighter ahead, this is an ideal time to join an organization eager to “make their mark”. The ability to lay out a vision and earn buy-in from the Team will pay immediate dividends. There are also opportunities to adjust the structure, if required, to insure the “3-legged stool” (New, Used and Rental) is solid and can deliver and support sustainable growth.
About the company:
Patten Industries, Inc. has a rich history that spans more than seven decades, having begun in 1933. Patten opened its new headquarters in 1945, which was the country’s first heavy equipment sales and service center ever built for that purpose. In 1975, the Company opened its doors to Patten Power Systems which sells, rents and provides product support for CAT engines used in multiple applications. In later years, Patten opened more facilities and started Patten Rental Service.
Now, with seven locations, the Company is headquartered on a 20-acre campus in Elmhurst, IL (Chicago), and has a product support group that offers shop and field parts and service in 17 counties in Illinois and two counties in Indiana. This group provides first-class parts and service for all CAT and non-CAT equipment. With an online parts store, more than 90,000 parts inventoried, quick delivery and highly trained technicians, Patten is ready to repair machines quickly using the latest technology. Patten’s repair services include hydraulic system service, fabrication and welding, undercarriage rebuilds and component rebuilds.
Desired Qualifications:
- Proven Industry Experience at General Manager Level: The ideal candidate will have a successful track record managing sales, rental and product support operations in a multi- location environment
- A 4-year Degree is required, MBA is a plus
- Leadership: We seek a proven leader who has been effective conveying their vision, earning Team support, empowering subordinates, holding them accountable & getting positive results through others. Solid coaching and teaching skills are essential
- Communication Skills: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be effective at articulating vision, strategy, goals and expected outcomes
- Organization Skills: Ideas presented, as an Executive Team member must be fact-based and supported by an executable business plan
- Candidate must be committed to expedite a prompt family move to the Elmhurst, IL area
- Cultural “fit” to Chicago: The windy city gets it’s reputation from the harsh winters more than warm summers. Willingness and experience living in a northern climate will be considered essential.
Additional details:
This General Manager, Building Construction Products role includes an attractive base salary plus bonus, excellent benefits and relocation assistance to the Elmhurst, IL (Chicago) area.
How to apply:
We invite you to review the detailed position description for this General Manager opportunity at Patten Industries which is available at the link below. Our Two-Step application process is outlined on the last page of this position description:
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