THE Common Market

Executive Director, Local Food Distributor

Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Director

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About the role

As Executive Director, you are the senior leader accountable for the full performance of the Southeast Chapter - leading operations, revenue, and team execution across a complex regional business.
It is not a fit for candidates who: Prefer strategy over execution This role requires daily engagement with operations - not just planning.

strengthening our core wholesale business, expanding into new markets, and building the operational systems to scale.
Build a Regional Food System That Actually Works The Common Market is not a typical nonprofit.
Relationship Strength Skilled at building trust with a wide range of stakeholders:
Lead a team Own outcomes Build something meaningful at scale We'd welcome a conversation.

The Role As Executive Director, you are the senior leader accountable for the full performance of the Southeast Chapter - leading operations, revenue, and team execution across a complex regional business.

Prefer strategy over execution This role requires daily engagement with operations - not just planning.
Have not led operational teams Experience limited to policy, fundraising, or program management is not enough.
Are uncomfortable owning revenue and performance You will be accountable for hitting targets and making tradeoffs.
Expect to delegate operations entirely You must understand the details well enough to step in when needed.
Are seeking a traditional nonprofit Executive Director role This is a commercial operation with mission at its core, not a grant-funded program.
Prefer independence over alignment You will work closely with national leadership and peer regions.

Compensation & Benefits $130,000 salary Health, dental, and vision insurance SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match Employer-paid life and disability insurance Paid time off and holidays Professional development opportunities

Our work sits at the intersection of supply chain, public health, and regional economic development.

Running a multi-million dollar regional operation Leading a cross-functional team (operations, sales, customer service) Owning revenue and financial outcomes Ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality food distribution Building strong relationships with farmers and institutional customers
We are seeking an Executive Director for our Southeast Chapter - a leader who can run and grow a complex, mission-driven business in one of our most important regions.
Demand from schools, hospitals, and institutions is growing Our supply base is strong but needs deeper alignment and planning We are shifting from grant-supported programs to a more durable wholesale model We are investing in stronger systems, clearer accountability, and operational excellence This is not a role where you inherit a finished machine.
This is a role for someone who wants to build, lead, and improve a regional business that delivers both revenue and impact - and be part of shaping what The Common Market becomes nationally.
We are a mission-driven food distributor - a social enterprise that moves millions of dollars of regionally sourced food from family farms to schools, hospitals, and other institutions.

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