Ziyad Brothers Importing, LLC.
At Global Market Foods (GMF), we brought together six industry-leading importers and distributors under one unified company, dedicated to delivering authentic, high-quality international foods. With decades of experience, each GMF division has played a vital role in preserving the culture and heritage of the foods they represent:
Ziyad Brothers – Leaders in Middle Eastern specialty foods
Global Choice Foods – Experts in South Asian and Indian products
Vintage Foods – Providers of Turkish and European specialties
Indo-European Foods – Trusted source for European specialty products
Sunburst Foods – Specialists in African and Caribbean foods
Sahadi Fine Foods – Pioneers in Middle Eastern specialty products
Together, we offer an extensive portfolio of over 7,000 products, across 6 divisions, catering to the growing demand for global flavors. GMF is committed to providing customers with unparalleled access to authentic international brands, exceptional service, and innovative food solutions. With a deep respect for culinary traditions and a passion for excellence, we continue to expand our reach, ensuring that the rich flavors of the world are always within your reach.
Global Market Foods carries a family-like culture inside and out. We care about our employees as we do every aspect of our business. We are currently in a transition period of rapid growth, and we are seeking a VP/General Manager to help us fuel our headway!
Job Description The executive business leader is responsible for GMF sales and operations at our Houston, TX location serving the Southwest. This position will lead a period of significant growth & acquisition. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong team leadership, problem solving, and success in a B2B sales leadership position. The position will have direct P&L accountability for the business and manage team members in sales and logistics operations. As a core executive leader in the company, the VP/GM will drive the day-to-day business and grow the division. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and a strong dotted line to the EVP Sales & Marketing, this leader will be accountable for driving revenues and profits through direct customer sales, sales to distributors, safety, quality assurance practices, expansion into new segments, distribution, and other operational efficiencies. Sales for this region are currently $35 million.
Essential Role Functions
Translate corporate strategy into an executable plan
Execute growth strategies and objectives through new markets, new segments, mergers, acquisitions and cross-selling
Maintain a culture focused on people safety & food safety
Directly responsible for the performance of the site team.
Safety – ensure our employees follow work safety processes
Sales – ensure timely and consistent growth, customer visits & sales effectiveness
Expand points of distribution – ensure sales areproperly trained & selling new acquisition items
Grow our mainstream retail DSD program
Logistics operations – deliver high service levels while controlling costs
Manage expiration codes with procurement and sales team
Develop and protect key client and customer relationships
Interfacing with existing clients to gain additional business and finding new customers and markets for future business
Develop appropriate organizational structure to enable successful servicing of product development, quality, customers, geographies, and segments
Develop the talent of your team
Work Experience/Requirements for This Role
Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or Operations Management
Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership/ general management positions
Executive-level sales, and/or marketing position experience
P&L management
5-10 years of food manufacturing or distributor experience (preferred)
Experience in developing strong customer relationships and engagement
Experience leading multiple functions, leaders of functions
Schedule
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: As required, office typically 8AM-5PM
Work Location: Houston, TX
401(k) matching
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Global Market Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Ziyad Brothers – Leaders in Middle Eastern specialty foods
Global Choice Foods – Experts in South Asian and Indian products
Vintage Foods – Providers of Turkish and European specialties
Indo-European Foods – Trusted source for European specialty products
Sunburst Foods – Specialists in African and Caribbean foods
Sahadi Fine Foods – Pioneers in Middle Eastern specialty products
Together, we offer an extensive portfolio of over 7,000 products, across 6 divisions, catering to the growing demand for global flavors. GMF is committed to providing customers with unparalleled access to authentic international brands, exceptional service, and innovative food solutions. With a deep respect for culinary traditions and a passion for excellence, we continue to expand our reach, ensuring that the rich flavors of the world are always within your reach.
Global Market Foods carries a family-like culture inside and out. We care about our employees as we do every aspect of our business. We are currently in a transition period of rapid growth, and we are seeking a VP/General Manager to help us fuel our headway!
Job Description The executive business leader is responsible for GMF sales and operations at our Houston, TX location serving the Southwest. This position will lead a period of significant growth & acquisition. The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong team leadership, problem solving, and success in a B2B sales leadership position. The position will have direct P&L accountability for the business and manage team members in sales and logistics operations. As a core executive leader in the company, the VP/GM will drive the day-to-day business and grow the division. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and a strong dotted line to the EVP Sales & Marketing, this leader will be accountable for driving revenues and profits through direct customer sales, sales to distributors, safety, quality assurance practices, expansion into new segments, distribution, and other operational efficiencies. Sales for this region are currently $35 million.
Essential Role Functions
Translate corporate strategy into an executable plan
Execute growth strategies and objectives through new markets, new segments, mergers, acquisitions and cross-selling
Maintain a culture focused on people safety & food safety
Directly responsible for the performance of the site team.
Safety – ensure our employees follow work safety processes
Sales – ensure timely and consistent growth, customer visits & sales effectiveness
Expand points of distribution – ensure sales areproperly trained & selling new acquisition items
Grow our mainstream retail DSD program
Logistics operations – deliver high service levels while controlling costs
Manage expiration codes with procurement and sales team
Develop and protect key client and customer relationships
Interfacing with existing clients to gain additional business and finding new customers and markets for future business
Develop appropriate organizational structure to enable successful servicing of product development, quality, customers, geographies, and segments
Develop the talent of your team
Work Experience/Requirements for This Role
Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or Operations Management
Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership/ general management positions
Executive-level sales, and/or marketing position experience
P&L management
5-10 years of food manufacturing or distributor experience (preferred)
Experience in developing strong customer relationships and engagement
Experience leading multiple functions, leaders of functions
Schedule
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: As required, office typically 8AM-5PM
Work Location: Houston, TX
401(k) matching
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Global Market Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
#J-18808-Ljbffr