General Manager

Company: Gables Search Group
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

Position Summary

This position is leads and is responsible for the effective performance of all functions and financial results of the operating company. Ensures all operating policies and procedures across functions are executed in accordance with company policy. Requires thorough involvement with and knowledge of national accounts, warehouse, transportation, inventory control, and customer service. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company. (Candidates need to have a strong background in operations. (Warehouse & Transportation)

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Ensure the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood. Demonstrate leadership practices that promote and provide a productive and engaging workplace culture.
• Planning and budgeting to achieve business objectives, and coordinate functions between departments to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives. Establish current and long range objectives, plans, and policies.
• Drive sales plan to best position the business for continual sales growth and maximized profitability.
• Focus on customer retention and execute strong service excellence results.
• Review reporting and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions. Review operating results, compare them to established objectives, and take steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results. Review analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Provide guidance, advice, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies.
• Maintain sound community relations practices to uphold the company's image and relationships with customers, associates, and the public. Promote and practice effective communication and adequate flow of information.
• Direct overall supply chain management to ensure attainment of departmental goals and objectives, evaluating performance of staff members for compliance with established policies and objectives and their contributions in attaining those objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
  
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 6 - 10 Years experience in sales, accounting and/or related functions within foodservice distribution industry
  • 6 - 10 Years senior leadership experience
  • Demonstrated excellence in verbal/written communication skills, team leadership, customer relations and sales planning and growth
  • Basic/Intermediate computer skills to include MS Office Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook), AS400, warehouse management systems, etc.

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