District General Manager - Cambridge, Canada - Compass Group

Compass Group

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are.

That's because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that's the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You'll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more.

We're in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow.

Join us now and point your career forward

Why work with Canteen? Imagine having a career that can take you places. Join our industry-leading team and there's no telling how far you can grow with us. We provide healthy vending options through innovative design and quality products. We're proud of our team and what we have accomplished over the years. Let's continue moving forward, together.

Job Summary:

District General Manager directs and manages operations to achieve short and long-term profit and total volume objectives and is accountable for client retention and revenue growth.

Now, if you were to come on board as our
District General Manager, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

Ensure District is following Corporate retailing and purchasing programs as well as minimum standards by product category
With the Controller's input and collaboration, develop accurate district budgets and forecasts
Analyze financial statements and flash reports for areas of profit improvement and recommend action
Provide operational perspective and quantify potential business opportunities, including review of computations and the validation of assumptions, to ensure proper ROI
Teach operators on how to better understand and use financial statements
Analyze existing accounts for opportunities to provide better service and generate a better financial return, including the proper optimization of assets
Establish and maintain effective client contact at the appropriate client level including identifying clients' needs, communicating account progress, promoting new Company programs and ensuring clients are aware of current applicable government regulations
Conduct and/or monitor customer, client and associate satisfaction surveys
Participate in the sales process, negotiate contracts and approve new business proformas.
Ensure consistent and equitable administration of human resource policies, procedures and guidelines to facilitate effective employee relations and support the preferred employer focus
Oversee Health & Safety meetings, work safely, promote safety and maintain a clean work environment
Recruit, train, assign, motivate, coach, recognize, develop and performance manage team
Establish and maintain effective community relations

Think you have what it takes to be our
District General Manager? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role.

Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role.

You have:

Bachelor's Degree combined with 5 to 10 years' related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop and performance manage a team
Analytical; comfortable working extensively with figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
Demonstrated practical problem solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
Must have a valid driver's license
Flexible for occasional overnight travel as needed