General Manager

Lester Blades - Executive Search & Board Advisory

General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)

Joining the team at Glenfield Fresh IGA, Geraldton offers an opportunity to be part of a larger purpose while enjoying the benefits of a small business environment. You will be part of a high performing team where you can grow your career, contribute to the strategy and success of an independent business, and make an impact on the local community. 

About the role

In the role of General Manager, you will in addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the Glenfield Fresh IGA Store, be responsible for:

• Creating a team environment which supports leadership, flexibility and focusses on co-operation, managing relationships and personal development.
• Implementing performance metrics, benchmarks, and evaluation frameworks
• Integrating the mission and values into every store activity
• Providing a competitively priced product range that meets the need of the community
• Delivering a sustainable return to the store owners

You will collaborate closely with the Owners, and participate in strategic and operational planning, to ensure that services are of high quality and effectively aligned with key performance indicators.

This position holds significant leadership responsibilities and is instrumental in driving continuous improvement. In keeping with these responsibilities, a generous remuneration package will be offered which will include a performance-based bonus. 

About you

Your outstanding ability to communicate and solve problems, along with your general management expertise, will play a vital role in successfully overseeing a wide range of responsibilities. You will have the ability to work autonomously to achieve agreed outcomes.

You will already have built a track record in a leadership role within the grocery retail services or aligned sector. Experience in operating Point of Sale systems, in particular Smart Retail, is an essential pre-requisite. 

Importantly, you should possess personal drive and ambition, along with strategic thinking abilities and exceptional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success in financial and asset management, customer service, quality assurance, and marketing and promotion, coupled with strong leadership acumen, is essential.

For more information on this role a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing  . After reviewing the Prospectus, further confidential telephone enquiries may also be made to Lester Blades’ Partner, Craig Dawson on +61 8 9221 0744.

Applications may be made in Word format to  quoting Reference LB303076 . Please include a cover letter with your application that clearly outlines why you believe you have the skills, experience and achievements for this key position. 

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ABOUT LESTER BLADES

Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEO’s and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles.

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