General Manager

Dead River Company is seeking a General Manager for our Farmington, Maine Market

• The General Manager would be expected to live within the market territory.
• A relocation package would be available for the ideal candidate.
• The role will be based out of our Farmington, ME location.
• The territory is made up of the following locations (Farmington, Kingfield, Rangeley and Rumford).
• Salary estimates posted by Indeed do not reflect our current salary ranges.

Position Summary:

Dead River Company delivers energy and peace of mind to customers throughout Northern New England and New York with over 1,700 employees and a commitment to our core values of integrity, caring, and excellence. At Dead River Company we relate our success directly to the strength of our management team.

We are seeking a talented General Manager who is a born leader. This individual should have experience in overseeing business operations as well as human resources, finance, and communications. The ideal candidate will be an expert communicator who has a strong ability to delegate responsibility and collaborate across a range of departments. The General Manager should be driven by a desire to lead our business to maximum productivity and efficiency.

As a key contributor to the Company’s overall success, the primary responsibility of this role is to oversee energy distribution and service operations. The General Manager will lead the team to achieve an elevated level of customer satisfaction and loyalty while continuing to grow our business throughout Central Maine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee day to day operations, manage weekly, monthly, and yearly performance goals to ensure success and profitability in the market.
• Develop strategic plan for optimized productivity in all areas of the business.
• Assess and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes to grow the business.
• Uphold the highest standard of customer experience by developing a team that will deliver excellent service and maintain a positive reputation in the community we serve.
• Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships.
• Provide guidance and coaching to the team to support and strengthen specific knowledge and skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An individual who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable being part of a business undergoing significant growth and change.
• An individual who is approachable, trustworthy, and dependable, with exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Experience:

This position requires 4 years of leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in fuel and energy operations. Industry experience is a plus but is not required.

Other Attributes Required:

• Demonstrates Dead River Company’s core leadership competencies.
• Business and financial acumen
• Strategic agility
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Problem solving
• Lead and manage cross functional teams
• Drive for results
• Strong Customer Focus
• Integrity and trust
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Building effective teams