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General Manager

Job Description: 

Bonsai Produce, a large scale shipper and broker, seeks a General Manager for their Greenville, SC distributor.

At Bonsai Produce we are passionate about providing the very best services to our customers and to consistently exceed their expectations. The General Manager will lead and oversee all areas of our operation, including warehouse management, administration, sales and business development.  If you’d like to join a dedicated team and a great company, your background should include strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and experience in the Produce Distribution industry, with a focus on Foodservice.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 

Financial Performance

  • Meet annual targets for produce sales, gross margin and net profit.
  • Monitor and control costs to maintain positive bottom line.
  • Develop and maintain customer relationships.

Operations/Systems

Develop, streamline and/or maintain efficient systems for:

  • Quality control, receiving and transport
  • Inventory management and waste minimization
  • Managing food safety program
  • Manage employee day to day operations
  • Oversee maintenance of all equipment
Qualifications: 
  • At least 3 years produce management experience with a willingness to learn.
  • Strong management, organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.
  • Ability to communicate with diverse constituents including clients, service providers, and farmers.
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, on multiple, competing priorities.
  • A willingness to work a flexible schedule including early morning, nights as needed.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
  • Computer literate, including use of inventory management software, word processing, spreadsheets, and internet.
  • Ability to perform physical labor, ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

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