General Manager

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 for a General Manager in Santa Clara. The 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 

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.

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.

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.