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General Manager
Phoenix, Arizona Area | Private Equity-Backed Growth Platform
Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed company seeking a General Manager to lead a dynamic, service-driven operation in the Phoenix area. This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on performance, culture, and growth while partnering closely with executive leadership.
The General Manager will oversee all aspects of operations, including logistics, warehouse, field service, customer experience, procurement, and team leadership and will be responsible for driving operational excellence, developing leaders, improving profitability, and ensuring the organization is positioned to scale successfully as growth continues.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and developing a diverse team across multiple operational functions
- Driving operational performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
- Owning key business metrics, budgets, and profitability targets
- Improving processes, systems, and overall operational effectiveness
- Partnering with sales and customer-facing teams to strengthen client relationships
- Creating accountability through KPI management and performance coaching
- Supporting growth initiatives, integration efforts, and continuous improvement projects
- Fostering a culture built on teamwork, service, and operational excellence
What We’re Looking For
- 7 years of operations leadership experience
- Strong P&L ownership and financial acumen
- Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced environment
- Background in distribution, route-based services, logistics, retail, foodservice, facilities services, or similar industries
- Proven ability to improve performance, build teams, and drive results
- Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented environment
- Private equity experience is a plus
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a successful, rapidly expanding organization
- Work directly with an experienced executive leadership team
- Make a visible impact on growth, operations, and culture
- Enjoy significant autonomy and influence within the business
- Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys building great teams, creating operational excellence, and helping businesses reach the next level.
*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the General Manager job.