General Manager Trainee

Mission Linen Supply•Visalia, CA

2d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is seeking accomplished managers with at least 10 years of management experience who are ready to apply their leadership skills in a new industry and build a long-term career. Industrial laundry experience is not required. The role is designed for mid-career and senior managers with a record of success in areas such as sales, operations, and general management—not for entry-level candidates. The General Manager Trainee completes a structured, paid 30-week training program intended to prepare experienced managers to run a Mission Linen Supply location. Training includes rotations through key departments, work alongside senior management, progress reviews, and company-sponsored management development workshops. After successfully completing the program, the trainee transitions into a management position leading a team and location, with responsibility for P&L, KPIs, sales strategy, and team performance. Base salary during training is $100,000–$110,000, depending on experience, education, and location; after training, base salary grows based on the revenue of the location led. 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 service products across five western states. The company describes its industry as stable, 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 owning 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, including to manage a location within the first three years of the program.
Curiosity, drive, and 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 the best fit for skills and interests.
Work alongside senior management and participate in regular progress reviews.
Participate in company-sponsored management development workshops.
Prepare to own P&L, KPIs for labor, inventory, and operational costs, sales strategy, and team performance for a Mission location.
Transition into a General Manager or other key leadership role across the company.
Lead a team and location after successful completion of the training program.