Growth-Driven General Manager (Ops & People)

Cotton-House; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cotton-House in Cleveland, MS is seeking a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the local business unit. You will shape strategy, lead people and set policies to drive growth while safeguarding profits.

This role demands a thoughtful leader with strong decision-making skills to develop teams, optimize resources, and report to upper management. Cotton-House is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role.
• Experience in planning and budgeting.
• Knowledge of business processes (finance, HR, procurement, operations).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations
• Design strategy and set goals for growth
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
• Set policies and processes
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
• Direct the employee assessment process
• Prepare regular reports for upper management
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
• Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors)

Skills

General Manager experience

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

BSc/BA in Business or relevant field

MSc/MA is a plus

Job description

Cotton-House in Cleveland, MS is seeking a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the local business unit. You will shape strategy, lead people and set policies to drive growth while safeguarding profits.

This role demands a thoughtful leader with strong decision-making skills to develop teams, optimize resources, and report to upper management. Cotton-House is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.