In his previous life, Li Dong had never run his own business before. He only knew how difficult it was when he actually did it.
The renovation of the shopping mall had already begun. Yang Ding's final offer was 1.1 million. Li Dong agreed after some consideration.
However, if he wanted to open a large supermarket, just the renovation alone was not enough. He had to apply for various qualification certificates, register with the industry and commerce authority, purchase channels, employee recruitment, personnel management …
This huge pile of things made Li Dong go crazy. This was not something that could be solved with just money.
Just the certificate application alone made Li Dong feel dizzy. Business license, organization code certificate, tax registration certificate, health permit, food distribution permit, tobacco retail permit …
When he saw the series of qualification certificate applications, Li Dong completely gave up on the idea of doing it himself.
If he continued like this, he would go crazy from exhaustion. Anyway, he could forget about the college entrance examination.
Yang Ding said that the renovation could be completed in two months. After the smell had dissipated, he should be able to open for business in early August.
However, Li Dong had nothing now. It was unrealistic to expect him to run a large supermarket alone.
Without much hesitation, Li Dong just wanted to find a professional manager to help him settle everything. It would be best if he could poach a few management personnel from those large supermarket chains.
Of course, it was not that easy to poach people. Not only was it a problem of money, but management personnel with no future prospects would also not jump ship.
Li Dong was currently in Pingchuan. If he wanted to find a suitable management personnel, he would have to go to a big city like the provincial capital.
…
Qing Yang Coffee Shop.
Li Dong had an appointment with the headhunting consultant that he had contacted earlier.
The woman sitting in front of Li Dong was in her thirties. She was dressed in standard business attire and was holding a stack of documents in her hand. She was introducing something to Li Dong.
"Wu Qibo, male, 48 years old, Deputy Logistics Manager of Huarun Vanguard's Pingchuan Branch …"
"Liu Yuan, male, 44 years old, Deputy Purchasing Manager of RT-Mart's Pingchuan Branch …"
"Sun Tao, male, 34 years old, Deputy General Manager of Carrefour's Pingchuan Branch …"
"Wait!"
Li Dong interrupted her and asked in surprise, "Miss Yang, is this Sun Tao the vice president of the Pingchuan branch?"
Yang Qing understood what Li Dong meant. She explained, "Yes, we contacted you with the attitude of giving it a try. We didn't expect Manager Sun to be very interested after hearing about it. He wants to talk to you."
Li Dong grinned. He wasn't surprised, but doubted, "He's the deputy general manager of a world-famous supermarket in the provincial capital, and he's willing to jump ship to be the general manager of a private supermarket in a county-level city. Did I hear it wrong or did you say it wrong?"
It was understandable for Li Dong to be interested in other people. They were older and were only the Vice President of a department. There was a limit to their future development. Li Dong's offer was not low. It was not surprising that they were interested.
However, Sun Tao was only in his thirties, and he was already the Vice President of Carrefour Pingchuan. It would not be difficult for him to become the President of a certain region in a few years' time.
Would such a person be interested in the general manager of a county-level supermarket?
Li Dong couldn't understand. He said bluntly, "We can meet, but Miss Yang, please focus on the others. My family is small and can't invite a god."
Even if such a person came, how much annual salary would be appropriate?
Li Dong didn't dare to think about it. He didn't want to end up working for someone else.
To be honest, he was making a mountain out of a molehill. He wasn't running a chain business. He only had one storefront. He didn't need such a high-end talent.
Yang Qing nodded to show that she understood. Actually, she wasn't optimistic about Li Dong, but she couldn't stop him if he wanted to meet and talk.
"Then Mr. Li will meet with Sun Tao first?"
"Sure, give him a call. If he's free in the afternoon, we can meet. As for the others, we'll talk after I meet with Sun Tao."
"Okay, I'll help you contact him immediately!" Yang Qing was very straightforward. She called Sun Tao on the spot.
Li Dong listened quietly. A few minutes later, Yang Qing said, "Mr. Li, he agreed. He will wait for you at Nanhu Teahouse at three in the afternoon!"
…
Nanhu Teahouse. In his previous life, Li Dong had visited many times to meet clients.
Very smoothly, he saw Sun Tao, who was dressed casually. He looked younger than his actual age, at most 30 years old.
Sun Tao gave Li Dong a good first impression. He had a cultured and elegant temperament. He didn't look like a businessman, but more like a university lecturer.
When he saw Li Dong, even though Li Dong looked very young, Sun Tao didn't lose his composure. He got up and said with a faint smile, "General Manager Li, please sit."
"General Manager Sun, you sit too." Li Dong nodded and sat down. He went straight to the point. "What does General Manager Sun want to talk to me about?"
Sun Tao smiled and said understandingly, "General Manager Li, don't misunderstand. I know that General Manager Li must have doubts. I'll explain to General Manager Li next."
"I'm all ears!"
Li Dong didn't say much. He had nothing to say anyway.
If Sun Tao was really willing to come, the salary wouldn't be too outrageous. Why would Li Dong be unwilling to be able to hire such a talent?
As for experience and expertise, how could someone who could get to this stage in a foreign company like Carrefour not have some real skills?
"Since General Manager Li is willing to listen to me, that's good. I'll only say three points …
"First, I'm from Dongping. My parents have always been in Dongping."
Li Dong nodded, indicating that he agreed with this reason.
Taking care of his parents near home was one reason, but it was definitely not the main reason. Otherwise, with Sun Tao's income, he could totally move his parents to Pingchuan to support them.
"Second, the general manager of Carrefour in Pingchuan is 52 years old this year. I'm planning to retire in Pingchuan. Some of the higher-ups in Huadong District are dissatisfied with me …"
Li Dong didn't say it clearly, but he understood what he meant. The boss occupied the position and didn't want to leave. He wanted to transfer, but the leader didn't agree. There was no room for promotion.
This was indeed important, but it wasn't enough to convince Li Dong.
Li Dong asked, "Tesco, Wal-Mart, RT-Mart … these are all well-known stores in and out of the country. I'm not belittling myself, but I don't have the ability to compete with them. Why would you choose me?"
"General Manager Li is an understanding person. Then I won't hide it."
Sun Tao sat up straight and said seriously, "I've been eyeing the market in the county-level cities. I want to take advantage of the fact that the hypermarkets haven't entered the market yet. I want to start my own business and occupy the market first. This coincides with General Manager Li."
Li Dong nodded. There were many people who could understand this point, but not many would take action.
First, they didn't have the capital. Second, they were uncertain about the future. Not everyone had the confidence to win against the hypermarkets.
"Next is the most important point. If it was three months ago, I would have chosen to start my own business instead of working for someone else.
But three months ago, something happened to my family. All my savings were used up. I even mortgaged my house in Pingchuan.
Also, I borrowed 800,000 from a friend. I'm confident that I can repay it quickly. But I don't have the capital to open my own supermarket. In a few years, those hypermarkets will enter the smaller cities. The opportunity is fleeting, and I'm afraid I won't be able to use my skills then. "
Sun Tao was a little disappointed after he finished speaking. But it was quickly replaced by confidence.
Li Dong looked at the confident man in front of him. This man is a talent, but it's a pity that he doesn't have the opportunity to display his skills.
Nowadays, he is penniless and owes 800,000, but he is still so confident. He is confident that he has the ability to earn 800,000 quickly. Ordinary people can't do this.
Also, Sun Tao has good foresight. If nothing goes wrong, he can open his own supermarket. With so many years of experience and skill, it's not impossible for him to become a billionaire in a few years.
But it's a pity that he doesn't have the capital now. In a few years, the hypermarkets will rise. Just like what he said, there's no room for him to survive when he starts his own small brand.
"General Manager Sun is very honest. But …" Li Dong shrugged and said helplessly, "It's a pity that I can't hire General Manager Sun."
"Why?"
Sun Tao couldn't believe it. He really had this desire, and he was 100% confident that Li Dong wouldn't refuse.
However, Li Dong had rejected him. To be honest, he felt that he was already condescending to be willing. Why would Li Dong look down on him?
Li Dong looked at the man who lost his composure and smiled. He took a sip of tea and said, "To be honest, Mr. Sun is very outstanding. So outstanding that I'm a little worried."
"Let me put it this way. What I need is a professional manager, not an ambitious entrepreneur. Why should I be at ease to hand a supermarket with millions of assets to a manager who wants to run away at any time? "
"What I need is a steady and steady person. I don't need a strong pioneering spirit."
"If my supermarket isn't on the right track, and you have to run away because of other opportunities, then I'll have a lot of trouble."
"And I …" Li Dong pointed to himself and smiled. "What I'm most afraid of is trouble. I like to get it done once and for all."
Sun Tao finally understood why Li Dong refused. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it.
Say that he was willing to work for Li Dong for the rest of his life?
What a joke. If he really had this intention, he might as well just stay at Carrefour.
Why did he want to jump ship? Wasn't it because there was no room for improvement, and he was unwilling to be a subordinate?
"Thank you, General Manager Li, for listening to me!" Sun Tao understood that today's conversation was almost over, so he got up and prepared to leave.
Li Dong gently knocked on the table. He was a little hesitant. After a moment, he said, "General Manager Sun, I have a suggestion. I don't know if you want to hear it?"
Sun Tao's eyes lit up. He sat down again and said, "General Manager Li, please say it!"
"To be honest, I'm a little unwilling to miss a talent like Mr. Sun. I have a plan that you can consider … "
"I can hire Mr. Sun in the form of dividends. For the first three years, Mr. Sun can get 10% of the net profit. If Mr. Sun can work for three years, these dividends can become fixed shares. At that time, Mr. Sun will also be the boss. It's no different from starting your own business. "
Sun Tao's eyes narrowed. He lowered his head and began to ponder.
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