General Manager Trainee

Mission Linen•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is seeking accomplished managers with 10 or more years of management experience who want to learn a new industry and build a long-term career. This is not an entry-level position; it is intended for mid-career and senior leaders with experience running a P&L, developing teams, and driving results. Industrial laundry experience is not required. The role includes a paid, structured 30-week training program to prepare trainees to manage a Mission Linen Supply 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, they transition into a management position leading a team and location, with preparation for responsibility for P&L, KPIs, sales strategy, and team performance. Candidates must be willing to relocate to manage a location within their first three years; relocation remains an ongoing expectation of this career path. 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. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. The company describes its industry as essential and recession-resistant, with opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

At least 10 years of management experience.
Proven track record building and executing sales strategies that grow revenue and profitability.
Experience with Profit and Loss (P&L) accountability and monitoring KPIs in labor, inventory, and operational costs.
History of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding market share.
Strong people leadership, including hiring, developing, and managing team performance.
Demonstrated focus on customer service and customer retention.
Willingness to relocate for career advancement.
Genuine willingness to learn a new industry from the ground up.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Military experience valued.

Responsibilities

Complete rotations through key departments to identify suitable 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 other key leadership position after successful completion of training.
Relocate to manage a location within the first three years of the program and remain willing to relocate as an ongoing career expectation.