Wholesale General Manager

MorePeople; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food sector company in the UK is seeking a General Manager to oversee a busy wholesale site in Bradford. This role involves full accountability for site performance and leadership of a high-performing management team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in wholesale or fresh produce and strong commercial acumen. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' senior general management experience in wholesale, fresh produce, or FMCG.
• Proven leader who inspires and drives performance across teams.
• Adaptable and resilient with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for site profit and loss, budgets, and financial performance.
• Lead the management team through coaching and performance management.
• Drive profitable sales growth by expanding customer accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial insight

People management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Manager - Wholesale Fresh Produce
Location: Bradford
Salary: DOE + Car Allowance + Performance Bonus + Benefits
Hours: Full-time, site-based role (Monday to Friday, flexible start, c.40 hours per week)

Are you a proven leader with wholesale or fresh produce experience?

Do you have the commercial insight and people management skills to drive a complex site to new levels of success?

The Role

We're seeking a dynamic General Manager to take full responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day running of a busy wholesale site supplying customers across retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels.

This senior role is central to ensuring profitable growth, leading a high-performing management team, and developing strong commercial opportunities in one of the UK's most important food sectors.

Reporting directly to the UK Wholesale Director, you'll have responsibility for site P&L, building long-term customer relationships, and ensuring compliance and operational excellence at every level.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for site profit and loss, budgets, and financial performance
• Lead and develop the site management team through coaching, performance management, and motivation
• Drive profitable sales growth by expanding existing customer accounts and creating new commercial opportunities
• Collaborate closely with procurement, sales, and distribution teams to ensure year-round supply and excellent customer service
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and product lines to stay ahead of the curve
• Oversee accurate stock management, reporting, and reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sustainability, and quality standards, as well as financial and HR policies
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and successfully manage change programmes

About You

• At least 5 years' senior general management experience, ideally within wholesale, fresh produce, or FMCG
• A strong leader who inspires, motivates, and drives performance across multi-disciplined teams
• Commercially focused with a track record of delivering profitable growth
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, comfortable managing at board level and customer facing
• Adaptable and resilient with excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills, able to interpret complex requirements into clear strategies and actions
• PC literate, ideally with ERP system knowledge and strong Microsoft Office skills

The Package

• Salary dependent on experience
• Car allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Private Health Insurance

Why This Role?

This is a senior opportunity to lead within one of the UK's most important wholesale food sectors, driving both operational excellence and commercial growth. You'll have the autonomy to shape the site's direction, develop your team, and deliver lasting impact for customers across retail, foodservice, and wholesale markets.

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