When it comes to executive search for the food and beverage industry, we know that every search is mission critical. We are plugged in to what makes a great candidate across every functional role of your food and beverage organization, because food and beverage is all we do. We qualify General Management executive search candidates for growth agility and cross-functional compatibility, taking a holistic view of your organization’s needs for growth and leadership. Our Optimal Fit approach ensures the right match the first time for your General Management function executive search.

In food and beverage companies, General Managers play various critical roles, such as transforming high-performing channels, managing complex business relationships, managing P&Ls and building high-performing teams. In their senior- to executive-level role, a General Manager should have the ability to implement a strategic vision and motivate teams in rapidly changing environments. Candidates must approach this role with emotional intelligence, exceptional social skills, and a growth-focused mindset.

Today’s growth-oriented food and beverage companies need strong leaders with the growth agility to embrace change and recognize opportunity in times of disruption. The Wolf Search Optimal Fit advantage digs deep past the core competencies of the General Manager role and delves into the intangibles that distinguish top talent in the food and beverage industry. Let us help you find the leaders who are ready to make the difference for your operations.

Wolf Search Solutions has a proven track record of placing game-changing talent across a broad range of food and beverage company types and at varying stages of the business life cycle. We have the necessary expertise in placing pivotal leadership who can drive next-generation growth while embracing your organization’s inherent culture.

Wolf has been building and nurturing our extensive network for more than 30 years. We have a discerning eye for the unique leaders who have the stamina required to thrive in fast-paced environments where accountability, execution, and delivery are paramount. Wolf identifies leaders who lean into ambiguity, have a passion for building, and possess highly developed strategic and execution agility. Intuitively, we know how to deliver the unique few who simplify the complex and drive results, even when the roadmap isn’t clearly laid out.

"We have partnered with Wolf Search Solutions for talent in Foodservice, Retail, and Industrial channels. Lisa and her team work hard to find that special balance of experience, intelligence, passion, and personal ownership that meets our needs. Wolf Search Solutions is a true partner. They understand our culture and vision. We align on our immediate needs as well as our talent needs for the future. They know our company and know how we define great talent. Our partnership is unique. The results speak for themselves!"