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Area General Manager

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Sodexo

Area General Manager

Hendersonville, TN

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Join our mission to transform the convenience industry by putting people first and obsessing about extraordinary food and drinks. We just can't bear the thought of being boring. We like to have fun and be a bit quirky. We work in a buzzword-free zone. We look for what's new, what's next, and what the future holds...we invite you to be part of our exciting future.

With InReach, you get to be a hero to clients and guests every day. We're all about phenomenal service and technology that fosters everyone's trust.

Our culture is to do the right thing - always. We are a diverse group, and we are all about inclusion, wellness, sustainability and supporting local partners. Reducing single-use plastics, feeding the hungry, responsible sourcing, community assistance, and using products and ingredients with a lower carbon footprint - it's all part of who we are, and it's embedded in our daily actions.

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We're looking a Area General Manager in Tennessee. 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:

  • Monitor 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.
  • Develop business plan and budget w/each account GM that supports the System and District goals - Reviews and analyzes financial statements and data and other financial information to ensure attainment of financial goals for both the client and Sodexo.
  • Be the central point of contact for client liaison promoting a solid business partnership - assists in contract negotiations for the system.
  • Maintain Quality & Company Standards - reviews and maintains reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Sodexo / System Client(s) policies and procedures.
  • Be responsible for system succession planning/employee development/diversity initiatives/training/constructive counseling. Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives.
  • Provide strategic leadership to the respective units within the system to maintain client satisfaction and retention.

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

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.

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Working for Sodexo:
How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 5 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Client-provided location(s): Goodlettsville, TN 37072, USA
Job ID: Sodexo-28537147
Employment Type: Other