General Manager Trainee
About The Position
Mission Linen Supply is hiring an experienced manager for a 30-week, structured, paid training program that prepares participants to lead one of the company’s locations. The program is intended for mid-career and senior managers with a record of success; industrial laundry experience is not required. Participants rotate through key departments, work alongside senior management, receive regular progress reviews, and attend company-sponsored management development workshops. After successful completion, participants transition into a management position and take responsibility for a team and location, with the opportunity to become a General Manager or take on other key leadership roles. The role involves preparing to own a 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; relocation is 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.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of management experience.
- Proven track record building and executing sales strategies that grow revenue and profitability.
- Experience with 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 skills, including hiring, developing, and managing team performance.
- Demonstrated focus on customer service and customer retention.
- Willingness to relocate for career advancement.
- 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 the P&L, KPIs for labor, inventory, and operational costs, sales strategy, and team performance for a Mission location.
- Transition into a General Manager or another key leadership role across the company.
- Relocate to manage a location within the first three years of the program and remain willing to relocate as an ongoing career expectation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings program.
- Paid time off, including sick, holiday, and vacation time.
- Structured, paid 30-week training program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
