General Manager Trainee

Mission Linen Supply

$80K — $100K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of management experience
  • Proven record in sales strategy and revenue growth
  • Experience with Profit and Loss accountability
  • History of improving operational efficiency
  • Strong leadership in team development and performance management
  • Customer service-focused with retention strategies
  • Willingness to relocate for career opportunities
  • Preferred college degree; military experience valued
  • Curiosity and a willingness to learn a new industry

Responsibilities

  • Complete a 30-week structured training program
  • Participate in rotations through key departments
  • Receive ongoing support and regular progress reviews from senior management
  • Attend company-sponsored management development workshops
  • Transition into a management position leading a team and location

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings program
  • Paid time off including sick, holiday, and vacation
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Mission Linen Supply is looking for accomplished Sales Managers, District Managers, Regional Managers, Operations Managers, or General Managers with 10+ years of management experience who want to bring their leadership skills into a new industry and build a long-term career.

No industrial laundry experience is required. We're not looking for industry veterans, we're looking for proven leaders who know how to run a P&L, develop a team, and drive results, and who are ready to learn our business from the ground up through a structured, paid training program. This is not an entry-level position; it's designed specifically for mid-career and senior managers with a track record of success elsewhere who want to step into a General Manager role.

The Opportunity: General Manager Trainee

As a General Manager Trainee, you'll go through a 30-week structured training program designed to prepare experienced managers like you to run one of our locations. You are not expected to know our industry going in, that's what the program is for.

The training program includes:
  • Rotations through key departments so you (and we) can identify where your skills and interests best fit
  • Ongoing support from senior management, with regular progress reviews
  • Company-sponsored management development workshops
  • A clear track into General Manager and other key leadership roles across the company

Upon successful completion, you'll transition into a management position leading your own team and location.

Compensation
  • Base salary during training: $80,000-$100,000, depending on experience, education, and location
  • After training: your base salary grows based on the revenue of the location you lead

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings program
  • Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation)

Relocation Requirement

Candidates must be willing to relocate to manage a location within their first three years in the program. Relocation is a required, ongoing expectation of this career path, not a one-time ask.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 10+ years of management experience (required)
  • A proven track record building and executing sales strategies that grow revenue and profitability
  • Experience owning Profit and Loss (P&L) accountability and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in labor, inventory, and operational costs
  • A history of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding market share
  • Strong people leadership: hiring, developing, and managing team performance
  • A demonstrated focus on customer service and customer retention
  • Willingness to relocate for career advancement
  • College degree preferred; military experience valued
  • Curiosity, drive, and a genuine willingness to learn a new industry from the ground up

Industry experience is not required or expected. What matters most is leadership ability, sales/operations experience, and a strong customer focus.

Ready to Build a New Career?

If you're an experienced manager looking for a stable, growing industry where your leadership skills can open doors, apply today!

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