General Manager
On-siteOmaha, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Oversee company operations, project timelines, and employee productivity while building an inclusive culture. Refine and communicate priorities to the employee base and marketplace, providing analysis of operations, key metrics, and decisions. Collaborate with the Regional President to align cross-functional objectives, develop actionable business strategies, and implement financial procedures to surpass industry averages. Analyze sales history and gross profit trends for reliable forecasting, ensuring compliance with national and local regulations. Build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners, while fostering a culture of customer service and maximum profitability. Execute performance scorecards across all levels, coordinate with Human Resources on training and discipline, and utilize Produce Pro software for optimal performance.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field, or commensurate leadership experience in produce, food distribution, grocery, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
- Proficient PC skills in CRM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems- Produce Pro, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems
- Retail Grocery Channel – Specific, proven experience developing a portfolio of products for grocery retailers and developing a network to service the specialty independent grocery channel
- Direct and recent experience selling produce products into these accounts
- Top-to-top relationship management experience with senior management, merchandisers, and buyers
- Track record of establishing and sustaining customer relationships at all key levels to achieve desired results
- History of working seamlessly with other functional counterparts on the overall go-to-market strategy, new product initiatives and customer specific plans
- History of consistently using individual customer goals, strategies and capabilities to tailor programs that generate success for both company and customer
- Extensive experience in food service, food distribution, grocery, hospitality, or a related industry
- Strong understanding of food safety, quality standards, inventory management, cost control, and leading teams in a fast-paced operational environment
- Stand or sit for long periods of time
- Travel as needed and required
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally, the manager has top-to-top relationship management experience with senior management, merchandisers, and buyers
- Track record of establishing and sustaining customer relationships at all key levels to achieve desired results
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