Director - Retail Stores

Director - Retail Stores

The company is a home building products companyflooring, granite, tile, construction products, etc.
Job Description

Vice President - Retailer Division

Hollywood to $220,000 + 50,000 bonus
They typically look for industry experience. The VP, Retail is someone that has managed many retail locations (stores).
Core Responsibilities:
Strategy and Vision:
Lead discussion, definition and articulation of the Company's Retailer Division Mission & Objectives
Set the operating and strategic vision and direction for the Company's Retailer Division
Develop competitive strategy and sales and marketing plans to achieve revenue objectives
Continuously evaluate and develop the Divisions product offerings
Develop organizational and staffing requirements in support of strategy
Prepare short and long term financial objectives and KPI's
Business Development:
Meet or exceed the Company's annual revenue growth plans and budgets for the Division
Grow share in existing markets: Leverage relationships with key accounts and add new accounts
Establish relationships with and win business from top accounts in new markets
Develop products to meet customer needs and the competitive environment
Develop promotions, sales programs, merchandising materials, etc. to drive sales growth
Use customer insight to understand and commercialize new opportunities
Leverage technology and the internet to grow business
Profitability:
Meet or exceed the Company's annual profitability goals and objectives for the Division
Develop and maintain pricing strategies and structures to leverage profitability with sales growth
Leverage technology to improve productivity and provide cost savings to customers and the Company
Leverage a mix of services and products to maximize average margins
Business Management:
Identify industry and market trends: Systematically measure customer needs and satisfaction
Develop market leadership and innovation
Maintain a comprehensive system to define, measure and track customer satisfaction
Influence market and customer behavior and customer collaboration with the Company
Leadership and Management of Human Capital:
Lead and manage the recruiting efforts for top talent: Meet the Division staffing objectives
Lead by example: Provide management and leadership for the Division
Champion collaboration, information sharing and team alignment
Establish and maintain employee development programs
Assist in the alignment of compensation plans and programs to strategic goals and objectives
Promote the Company's culture and standards: Be a leader in ethical behavior
Bachelor's degree required
Proficient with Microsoft Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
The ability to travel extensively to manage/train staff, visit customers and attend industry events