General Manager

General Manager - Imperial, California

Location: Imperial, California

About the Company

Our client is a long-established, family-owned leader in engineered solutions, renowned for innovation, reliability, and service excellence. With a strong North American footprint due to multiple years of success, they design and deliver tailored products/solutions across construction, industrial, energy, and environmental sectors.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead operations at a busy regional site in Imperial, CA. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving branch performance, ensuring safety and compliance, and leading a talented team to achieve ambitious commercial targets.

You’ll be central to shaping the branch’s growth, combining technical insight with strong leadership and commercial acumen. It’s a role for someone who thrives on building relationships, developing people, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the branch team across operations, sales, and service functions.
• Oversee all aspects of branch performance, safety, sales, fulfilment, and profitability.
• Manage P&L, analyse financials, and implement strategies to increase margins.
• Drive new business development and customer retention within industrial and construction markets.
• Ensure the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.
• Act as a visible ambassador for the business within the local community and industry networks.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing an operational or sales branch within an industrial, construction, or equipment-based business.
• Strong understanding of water handling equipment/rotating equipment will be highly beneficial. 
• A collaborative, people-first leadership style with a focus on safety and service.
• The ability to translate strategy into action and deliver consistent commercial results.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Ongoing training, development, and tuition reimbursement.