We're looking an Area General Manager in Maryland. The Area General Manager is a key stakeholder within our team ensuring customer satisfaction, leading company guidelines and processes, and ultimately company profitability.The Successful Candidate Will
- Work closely with the Distribution Manager, Warehouse, and Service in daily operations and holding departments and staff accountable.
- Ensure all branch departments work as one team.
- Identify customer issues quickly, and promptly respond with appropriate communication and/or corrective action with operations and Key Account Managers.
- Coordinate execution of field pricing changes and other strategic projects.
- Coordinate new account execution and assists with client management & retention.
- Collaborate with other departments to improve all business processes, efficiencies and best practices.
- Champion a safety-focused work environment for all operations.
- Carrie out all leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
- Has 5 years of combined management experience required with a preference within the distribution industry.
- Has valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Possess the ability to obtain security clearance for customer locations.
- Is an effective communicator and collaborator with passion for developing talent through coaching and accountability.
- Is able to demonstrate urgency and problem-solving skills with a dedication to customer service and associate accountability.
- Has the ability to learn and work within database inventory management software, route scheduling software, and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Has the ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs and able to perform work in outside weather conditions.
Position Summary
- Functions as the in-unit leader for multiple accounts and/or contracts within a defined geography. Single point of contact and/or client liaison in support of a multi-site.
Key Duties
- Monitors operations by planned and unplanned visits to each operating account of the system to plan projects, implement new processes, client interactions, and new technology to ensure sufficient resources.
- Develops business plan and budget w/each account GM that supports the System and District goals – Reviews and analyses financial statements and data and other financial information to ensure attainment of financial goals for both the client and Sodexo.
- Central Point of Contact for Client Liaison promoting a solid business partnership - assists in contract negotiations for the system.
- Maintains Quality & Company Standards – reviews and maintains reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Sodexo / System Client(s) policies and procedures.
- Responsible for system succession planning/employee development/diversity initiatives/training/constructive counselling. Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives.
- Provides strategic leadership to the respective units within the system to maintain client satisfaction and retention.
Basic Qualifications & Requirements
- Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- Basic Management Experience - 5 years
- Basic Functional Experience - 5 years
MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of combined management experience required with a preference within the distribution industry.
- 5 years of Management Experience.
- 5 years of Functional Experience.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Possess the ability to obtain security clearance for customer locations.
- Experience in database inventory management software, route scheduling software, and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Has the ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs and able to perform work in outside weather conditions.
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