VP General Manager

Ziyad Brothers Importing, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading food distributor is seeking a VP/General Manager to oversee operations at their Houston, TX location. This executive role requires a minimum of 10 years in senior leadership, focusing on B2B sales, P&L management, and team leadership. The successful candidate will drive growth and operational efficiencies while cultivating client relationships. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Join a company dedicated to food safety and employee welfare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership/general management positions.
• 5-10 years of food manufacturing or distributor experience preferred.
• Experience leading multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Translate corporate strategy into an executable plan.
• Execute growth strategies through new markets and acquisitions.
• Ensure employee adherence to safety processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

B2B sales leadership

Client relationship management

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or Operations Management

Job description

At Global Market Foods (GMF), we brought together six industry-leading importers and distributors under one unified company, dedicated to delivering authentic, high-quality international foods. With decades of experience, each GMF division has played a vital role in preserving the culture and heritage of the foods they represent:

Ziyad Brothers – Leaders in Middle Eastern specialty foods

Global Choice Foods – Experts in South Asian and Indian products

Vintage Foods – Providers of Turkish and European specialties

Indo-European Foods – Trusted source for European specialty products

Sunburst Foods – Specialists in African and Caribbean foods

Sahadi Fine Foods – Pioneers in Middle Eastern specialty products

Together, we offer an extensive portfolio of over 7,000 products, across 6 divisions, catering to the growing demand for global flavors. GMF is committed to providing customers with unparalleled access to authentic international brands, exceptional service, and innovative food solutions. With a deep respect for culinary traditions and a passion for excellence, we continue to expand our reach, ensuring that the rich flavors of the world are always within your reach.

Global Market Foods carries a family-like culture inside and out. We care about our employees as we do every aspect of our business. We are currently in a transition period of rapid growth, and we are seeking a VP/General Manager to help us fuel our headway!

Job Description

The executive business leader is responsible for GMF sales and operations at our Houston, TX location serving the Southwest. This position will lead a period of significant growth & acquisition. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong team leadership, problem solving, and success in a B2B sales leadership position. The position will have direct P&L accountability for the business and manage team members in sales and logistics operations. As a core executive leader in the company, the VP/GM will drive the day-to-day business and grow the division. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and a strong dotted line to the EVP Sales & Marketing, this leader will be accountable for driving revenues and profits through direct customer sales, sales to distributors, safety, quality assurance practices, expansion into new segments, distribution, and other operational efficiencies. Sales for this region are currently $35 million.

Essential Role Functions

• Translate corporate strategy into an executable plan
• Execute growth strategies and objectives through new markets, new segments, mergers, acquisitions and cross-selling
• Maintain a culture focused on people safety & food safety
• Directly responsible for the performance of the site team.
  • Safety – ensure our employees follow work safety processes
  • Sales – ensure timely and consistent growth, customer visits & sales effectiveness
  • Expand points of distribution – ensure sales areproperly trained & selling new acquisition items
  • Grow our mainstream retail DSD program
  • Logistics operations – deliver high service levels while controlling costs
  • Manage expiration codes with procurement and sales team
• Develop and protect key client and customer relationships
• Interfacing with existing clients to gain additional business and finding new customers and markets for future business
• Develop appropriate organizational structure to enable successful servicing of product development, quality, customers, geographies, and segments
• Develop the talent of your team

Work Experience/Requirements for This Role

• Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or Operations Management
• Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership/ general management positions
• Executive-level sales, and/or marketing position experience
• P&L management
• 5-10 years of food manufacturing or distributor experience (preferred)
• Experience in developing strong customer relationships and engagement
• Experience leading multiple functions, leaders of functions Schedule
• Days: Monday through Friday
• Hours: As required, office typically 8AM-5PM
• Work Location: Houston, TX
• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave

Global Market Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer