Area General Manager

LuxorLink Staffing

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-Time

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs and able to perform work in outside weather conditions.
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.