General Manager

Job Description – General Manager (Plywood / Building Materials)

Location: Kochi, Kerala | Experience: Minimum 10 Years

We are looking for an experienced General Manager with a strong background in the plywood industry or related fields such as interior design, construction, or building materials. The role involves managing end-to-end business operations, driving growth, and leading teams.

📌 Please apply only if you have the above-mentioned relevant industry experience or strong domain knowledge. Others will not be considered.

• Oversee end-to-end business operations including sales, marketing, supply chain, finance, and administration.
• Develop and execute business strategies, sales plans, and annual budgets for plywood and allied products.
• Drive revenue growth and expand dealer and distributor networks across assigned markets.
• Coordinate with production units and logistics teams to ensure timely supply and effective inventory control.
• Build, lead, and manage high-performing sales and operations teams.
• Track KPIs, profitability, collections, and market performance; present MIS reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and trade practices.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with key dealers, distributors, project clients, and institutional customers.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of plywood products, pricing, and building materials market dynamics.
• Strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and business reporting tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience in the plywood, boards, laminates, interior, construction, or building materials industry (mandatory).
• Proven track record in driving sales growth and managing large dealer and distributor networks.