Area General Manager

Position - Area General ManagerLocation – Linthicum Heights, MDDuration – Full-time permanent

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.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.Key DutiesMonitors 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 & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.Basic Management Experience - 5 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 5 yearsMUST HAVEBachelor’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.