General Manager Trainee

Mission Linen Supply•Fresno, CA

2d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is seeking accomplished managers with 10 or more years of management experience who are ready to bring their leadership skills to the industrial laundry and linen services industry. No prior industry experience is required. This is a mid-career or senior-level opportunity, not an entry-level position, and includes a paid, structured 30-week training program to prepare the trainee to manage a company location. Trainees rotate through key departments, work alongside senior management, receive regular progress reviews, and participate in company-sponsored management development workshops. After successful completion, trainees transition into a management role leading a team and location, with responsibility for the location’s P&L, KPIs, sales strategy, and team performance. Candidates must be willing to relocate to manage a location within their first three years in the program; relocation is an ongoing expectation of this career path. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility services across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company describes its industry as stable, essential, and recession-resistant, with opportunities for career advancement. Training base salary is $100,000–$110,000, depending on experience, education, and location. After training, base salary grows based on the revenue of the location led.

Requirements

At least 10 years of management experience.
A proven track record of building and executing sales strategies that grow revenue and profitability.
Experience with P&L accountability and monitoring KPIs in labor, inventory, and operational costs.
A history of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding market share.
Strong people leadership skills, including hiring, developing, and managing team performance.
A demonstrated focus on customer service and customer retention.
Willingness to relocate for career advancement, including to manage a location within the first three years of the program.
Curiosity, drive, and willingness to learn a new industry from the ground up.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred.
Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Complete rotations through key departments to identify the best fit for the trainee’s skills and interests.
Work alongside senior management and participate in regular progress reviews.
Participate in company-sponsored management development workshops.
Prepare to take ownership of a location’s P&L, KPIs—including labor, inventory, and operational costs—sales strategy, and team performance.
Transition into a General Manager or another key leadership role across the company.