Vice President Of Retail Stores

We are seeking an experienced professional for the role of Vice President of Retail Store Operations within the grocery/food retail industry. This is a key leadership position with a prominent player in the field, offering an excellent opportunity for a front runner with proven expertise and ready to make a significant impact on the business. This role is instrumental in overseeing the performance, optimization, and profitability of all stores, aligning with the strategic direction set by the CEO.

Position: Vice President of Retail Store Operations Industry: Grocery

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans for the business.
• Ensure consistent execution of business strategies, achieving sales, shrink, and profitability goals.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior for strategic decision-making.

1. Operational Excellence:

• Oversee effective store operations, leading teams in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and merchandising programs.
• Visit stores to evaluate operations and standards, coaching and developing teams.
• Champion a culture of accountability through policy and process development.

1. Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Merchandising and Marketing for consumer engagement initiatives and promotions.
• Monitor and ensure execution of merchandising plans, providing input to strategy.

1. Budget/P&L Responsibilities:

• Share responsibility for the overall company P&L.
• Collaborate on financial projections, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Establish and maintain the department budget.

1. Communication:

• Maintain formal and informal communication channels, fostering discussion and innovation.

1. Team Management & Development:

• Build and lead a high-performance team, providing guidance and support.
• Conduct annual reviews and succession planning, collaborating with Human Resources, Regional and District Managers on recruitment.
• Work with HR on succession planning for career development and talent pipeline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience leading high volume retail multi-unit operations teams.
• Relevant work experience in food retail, preferably fresh.
• In-depth understanding of store operations, merchandising, P&L, and financial management.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, and strategic skills.
• Ability to work across all areas of the company, thrive in a matrix environment.
• Champion innovation, negotiate contracts effectively, and think strategically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick adaptability to new systems.