8/31 deadline for General Manager applicants

Mon, 08/31/2015 - 11:15am

Story Location:
123 High Street
Belfast, ME 04915
United States

The Belfast Co-op is seeking a vibrant community-oriented leader to effectively serve as their next general manager (GM) with the proven skills, experience, enthusiasm, and capacity for risk-taking to guide the Co-op through this transformation. The ideal candidate should have at least five years experience as general manager or other senior management position, ideally at a food co-op. The GM will plan and oversee all co-op operations and be responsible for meeting all business and organizational goals. Candidates should have a solid understanding of business accounting principles, organizational budgeting and business planning, as well as margins, setting sales goals, pricing, product merchandising, and marketing. The GM will be responsible for hiring and supervision of all co-op management and staff and will report directly to the board of directors under policy governance. It is imperative that the GM value co-op principles and demonstrate ability to connect with the local community.

Belfast, Maine is a small coastal city of less than 7,000 year-round residents with a vibrant local food and arts culture. This is a full-time salaried position with health benefits and paid vacation. Start date is negotiable.

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Application deadline: August 31, 2015

To apply, please e-mail resume, cover letter, including salary requirements, and three professional references to: GMsearch@belfast.coop