General Manager (GM)

General Manager – Wholesale / Commodities Operations

Location: Los Angeles, CA 
Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 Bonus

Overview

We are seeking a General Manager with direct experience in wholesale, commodities, or inventory-based trading environments to lead and scale our operations.

This is not a traditional operations role. The ideal candidate understands how inventory moves as a financial asset, how margins are managed across transactions, and how to execute within a high-volume, deal-driven wholesale or trading environment.

The founder will continue to focus on sourcing opportunities and business development. This role is responsible for ensuring the execution, logistics, pricing alignment, and operational infrastructure are in place to support growth.

Candidates without wholesale, commodities, or inventory trading experience will not be considered.

Required Background (Non-Negotiable)

• Degree not required. Relevant experience in wholesale/commodities environments is critical.  

• Direct experience in one or more of the following:

• Wholesale distribution

• Commodities trading

• Inventory-based buying/selling environments

• Import/export or international trading

• Secondary markets or resale (e.g., liquidation, marketplace, surplus inventory)

• Proven experience managing high-volume inventory and multi-party transactions

• Strong understanding of pricing, margins, and deal execution in a trading environment

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Logistics

• Oversee warehouse operations, inventory flow, and order execution

• Manage domestic and international logistics, including suppliers, freight, and delivery timelines

• Ensure accurate tracking of high-volume inbound and outbound inventory

• Maintain full operational visibility across orders, shipments, and inventory positions

Pricing, Margins & Deal Execution

• Support pricing strategy and margin management across transactions

• Monitor profitability across inventory purchases and resale activity

• Execute operational aspects of deals sourced by leadership

• Ensure alignment between cost, pricing, and execution timing

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams including:

• Sales operations

• Order management
• Accounting coordination
• Warehouse operations

• Build structure, accountability, and performance standards across teams

• Support hiring, training, and development as the company scales

Systems & Process Development

• Build and implement scalable systems to support inventory and transaction flow

• Develop and enforce SOPs across all operational functions

• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to increase speed and accuracy

• 5–10 years of operations or general management experience

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple departments

• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory flow, and supply chain operations

• Experience working with international suppliers, distributors, or buyers

• Highly organized with strong operational discipline

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Compensation

• Base Salary: $100,000 – $120,000

• Performance-based bonus

• Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving global trading business