Zone General Manager – Consumer Brands (SW Region)

Schwan's Company • Riverside, CA

5d • $107,000 - $178,000

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter.
From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over
dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team
members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our
portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from
brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®,
Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just
about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to
quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.

We’re seeking a results-driven leader to drive success in our Southwest Region.
As the Zone General Manager, you will lead high-performing teams, grow sales,
and optimize operations while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and
collaboration. This role requires strategic thinking, strong business acumen,
proven leadership experience in sales or operations, and excellent communication
skills. Responsibilities include driving performance, ensuring safety and
quality, and working closely with leadership to implement key initiatives. If
you’re ready to make an impact, apply today!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience).
• 7+ years in Sales Leadership and/or Service Management role within the CPG industry.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing teams, revenue growth and operations optimization.

Nice To Haves

• Route based operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture focused on safety, service, people, quality, and cost to foster sustainable growth.
• Set and uphold safety standards, coach leaders and teams to promote safe behaviors, and lead accident investigations when necessary.
• Establish sales targets for your region, develop action plans, and adjust strategies with the management team to achieve goals.
• Lead change initiatives with strong communication skills, ensuring active participation and follow-through on execution.
• Monitor and maintain a best-in-class customer service experience, working with teams to resolve service gaps.
• Prioritize talent selection and development across all roles, ensuring the right people are in the right positions.
• Create an engaging work environment where employees feel valued
• Identify and address gaps in processes, compliance, and performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Proactively raise issues and collaborate cross-functionally to develop effective solutions.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $107,000 – $178,000 annually, car allowance and eligibility for a 30% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance.
• Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager