General Manager Plantary

Job Overview

Our customer is seeking a dynamic and hands-on General Manager to drive the company's growth from its early-stage concept into a scalable, profitable, and operationally robust business. In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of day-to-day operations, working closely with the founders to execute on strategic initiatives, establish sales and delivery frameworks, and build a lean yet high-performing team. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of business performance - including financial management, supplier relations, inventory control, and process optimization—while ensuring cost efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity for a results-driven leader comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. The GM will be responsible for tracking key performance indicators, delivering regular updates to stakeholders, and taking full ownership of outcomes. With a clear path to profitability within the first six months, this role offers significant upside potential through performance-based compensation and equity participation, making it ideal for someone with a proven track record in operations, commercial execution, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day business operations to ensure seamless execution and alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead the launch of sales operations and establish efficient delivery processes from inception to scalability.
• Build, develop, and manage a lean, high-performing team with clear accountability and operational excellence.
• Coordinate supplier relationships, budget allocation, purchasing strategies, inventory management, and operational workflows.
• Drive profitability, optimize cost efficiency, and implement sustainable growth strategies to enhance business performance.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), sales metrics, margins, and operational efficiency to inform decision-making.
• Provide regular, transparent updates to founders and the board, taking full ownership of results and business outcomes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong ownership and entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of driving business growth and execution.
• Proven ability to build and manage operations from early-stage launch through scalable, profitable stages.
• Commercial acumen with experience in sales strategy, revenue generation, and customer acquisition.
• Financial literacy including budget management, cost optimization, and profit analysis.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in hiring, team development, and performance management in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and hands-on execution capability in dynamic, resource-constrained settings.
• Comfortable working independently with high accountability, urgency, and a results-driven approach.
• Experience thriving in early-stage startups or high-growth environments with ambiguous or evolving priorities.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong ownership and entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to drive business growth from early-stage concepts.
• Commercial acumen with a deep understanding of sales, revenue generation, and customer acquisition strategies.
• Financial literacy including budget management, cost control, and profitability analysis to ensure sustainable growth.
• Operational expertise in building and scaling lean, high-performance teams with clear accountability structures.
• Leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Problem-solving abilities to address challenges independently and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Experience in supplier and vendor management, including negotiation, contract oversight, and inventory optimization.
• Proven track record in launching and establishing operational processes from the ground up, including sales and delivery systems.
• High accountability and urgency, with the ability to work autonomously while aligning with strategic business objectives.
• Comfort working in an early-stage, high-growth environment with ambiguity and evolving priorities.