General Manager, Memphis

veryable-careers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Veryable is seeking a General Manager for the Memphis Market to lead day-to-day operations, shape growth strategy, and own P&L responsibilities within the market. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurially driven role focused on building the local team and expanding commercial opportunities.

The GM Memphis will collaborate with regional leadership, drive market entry and expansion, recruit and develop staff, and ensure alignment with the company's strategic plan and budgets.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with cross-functional teams
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing contexts
• Track record of scaling teams and operations
• Strong communication and storytelling abilities
• Comfort with data-driven decision making
• self-starter with hands-on leadership

Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold company values, reputation, and culture.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Memphis district and oversee P&L.
• Drive top-line growth according to the growth plan.
• Recruit, hire, and develop new team members as trajectory requires.
• Drive business development and market entry/growth strategies.
• Develop market entry plans and supporting marketing initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships and manage CRM for scalable recruitment of business users.
• Collaborate with market leaders on go-to-market strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Storytelling

Analytical mindset

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Title: General Manager, Memphis Market

Summary

Veryable, we are revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing. We connect businesses to workers through our online marketplace, enabling a real-time approach to production. We give workers more options, and give flexibility and control to leaders on the shop floor. One of the fastest growing U.S. tech start-ups, we are looking for a General Manager, Memphis Market (the "GM Memphis"). The GM Memphis shall have the primary responsibility of leading the day-to-day operations of the business, in market, in accordance with the strategic plan and operating and capital budgets. In addition, the GM Memphis will be responsible for all commercial initiatives and activities. This is a 'learn by doing', 'hands on', and build the business position. As the GM Memphis grows the market, then there will be opportunity to add to the team.

Collaboration, learning, and career development at Veryable takes place in real-time and therefore Remote candidates will not be considered.

The GM Memphis reports to the Corporation's VP, Southeast and is part of the East Region of the company.

Responsibilities

• promote and enforce company values, reputation, and culture;
• adhere to HR Manifesto and manage marketplace and team for long term growth and stability;
• manage day-to-day operations of the business in the Memphis district and oversee P&L;
• drive top line adherence in accordance to the company’s growth plan;
• manage district team and recruit, hire, and develop new team members as trajectory requires;
• drive business development in accordance to the company’s growth plan;
• develop market entry and/or growth strategy and supporting marketing initiatives;
• develop business target lists, cultivate relationships, and conduct regular communications;
• manage CRM process and identify scalable ways to recruit business users;
• cultivate strategic accounts and partnerships to enable growth and scalability;
• collaborate with other market leaders to identify best go-to-market strategies;
• oversee operational issues and ensure quick and effective resolution;
• assist Operations Leadership and CEO in overseeing the long-term business strategy of the Corporation;
• provide a product-market fit feedback loop into the product management / tech development funnel;
• assist Operations Leadership and CEO in conducting public events, interviews, workshops, etc. in market

Qualifications

Passionate about Veryable’s offerings, our vision and mission

Direct experience working or advising industries we serve (logistics, supply chain, manufacturing)

Leadership experience - e.g. leading teams directly, cross functional projects, etc.

Track record of developing team capability - selecting, hiring, coaching, capacity planning, etc.

Upward progression within the same company - e.g. promoted in same organization

Actively responsible for cross functional teams, projects, organization

Eager to learn, desire to grow professionally all with winning attitude

Self-starter, industrious individual who has demonstrated mastery of something (e.g. sport, music, etc.)

Results oriented, with specific examples of demonstrated outcomes to outperform or overachieve goals

Strong communication skills with ability to story tell, win hearts and minds with direct and plain language

Detail oriented with proven ability to take complex problem, break it down point using data

Experience in the workforce (at least 5 years post university or 8 years work experience is ideal)

Entrepreneurial experience, site start-up, independent leadership of a project/group/organization, is preferred

Highly proficient with MS Office Suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to be in office every day and visit local businesses each week (<25% time visiting businesses)

Lean, six sigma, continuous improvement training or certification is preferred

Neither worked at nor 'studied processes' of a FAANGS company (Facebook/Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google or any other Silicon-valley based company)

About Veryable

At Veryable, our mission is to accelerate next generation capabilities in the manufacturing and logistics space by enabling businesses to scale production in real-time to changing needs and conditions.

The journey to the next generation of manufacturing and logistics starts with addressing labor as the first critical constraint in meeting production demand. Our co-founders had a vision of making the gig economy accessible to manufacturing and distribution through both a mobile app for workers and a suite of business tools for companies to assess their labor needs and access labor when they need it. This technological innovation has allowed businesses to address the routine variability of their production demand with labor that is available just in time.

Veryable is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Veryable abides by all laws deemed constitutional and does not discriminate on the basis of vaccine choices or violate your personal healthcare privacy.

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