Metal Mart Store Manager - Metal Building Components

About McElroy Metal

McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US.

After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2023. Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal.”

Recruitment Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu0kwO8cYck

Benefits

- Employee Stock Ownership Program

- Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents

- Prescription card benefit

- Dental plan for all regular full-time employees

- Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee

- Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members

- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee

- Educational Assistance Program

- 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan

- Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees

- Financial performance incentive programs

- In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities

Summary

An opening currently exists for a Metal Mart Store Manager position at the McElroy Metal Mart in Gonzales, Louisiana. This position manages retail store in selling of metal building components, supervises employees, counter sales, bookkeeping, marketing, inventory control, orders stock, and typical warehouse operations such as receiving, loading, unloading, safety as well as all administrative functions at the Metal Mart and reports to the Metal Mart Area Manager.

Gonzales, LA is located off of I-10 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. It is a booming area with a growing population due to the Petrochemical and Chemical plants industry. In 2023, McElroy purchased 2-1/2 acres of land off of the heavily trafficked Airline Hwy. In August 2024, we finished the construction and opened up at the new location which features:

- 2,000 square foot showroom with finished out office, restrooms and employee breakroom

- 9,000 square foot warehouse

- Large concrete front parking area

- U-shaped traffic flow for easy drive in & drive out for trailers/semis

- Greenspan insulated metal panels on the office portion of the building

- Climate controlled accessory room directly connected behind the sales counter

- Laptop set up for in store Easy Frame Building quoting

The store also has newer model Schectyl trim equipment, 2 Tennsmith panel shears, Hyster 60 forklifts & a portable chop saw cutting table.

The store sold $4.3 million in 2025, and has consistently been around that number in previous years. Gonzales sold the 2nd most buildings in the company in 2025, and we also sell large amounts of slit coil and a variety of architectural products as well. It is one of the nicest and most well-presented Metal Marts in the company. This is a big opportunity for the right candidate.

Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F

Responsibilities

- Coordinates scheduling, distribution, warehousing, and selling activities in accordance with policies and procedures established by the company.

- Uses product and construction knowledge to assist customers.

- Establishes prices to be competitive in market area.

- Responsible for daily bookkeeping and bank deposits.

- Assigns work duties and schedules employees.

- Interviews, selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates employees.

- Organizes office and warehouse for most efficient usage for equipment, material layout, cutting, and shipping operations.

- Responsible for ordering stock and keeping adequate inventory levels.

- Maintains accurate paperwork including invoices, credit memos, quotes, purchase orders, transfers, daily and monthly reports.

- Estimates materials and costs for contractors and individuals.

- Works with advertising agency to determine optimal media coverage to effectively promote products.

- Maintains good relationship with customers.

- Reviews costs and expenses and develops plans to increase margins.

- Preparing UPS shipments and shipping for other freight companies both incoming and outgoing.

- Responsible for keeping stores in compliance with all safety and environmental codes as well as maintaining building security.

Experience/Skills

- High School Diploma.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Construction experience preferred.

- Working knowledge of Calculator, Personal Computer, Computer Printer, Copier, Fax Machine and Telephone.

- Working knowledge of Wrenches, Bander, Screw gun, Chop Saw, Strapping Tools, Pliers, Hammer, Screwdriver, Slings, Measuring Tape, Goggles, Drills, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Back Brace, Hydraulic Shears, Tin Snips, and Forklift

Other Requirements

- Current Driver’s License.

Must be familiar with and able to operate the following

- Calculator, Personal Computer, Computer Printer, Copier, Fax Machine, Telephone, Wrenches, Bander, Screw gun, Chop Saw, Strapping Tools, Pliers, Hammer, Screwdriver, Slings, Measuring Tape, Goggles, Drills, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Back Brace, Hydraulic Shears, Tin Snips, and Forklift.

Visit our McElroyMetal.com employment page for more information about our company, our locations, and how to join the McElroy Metal team.

McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.