Group VP, Regional Strategy & Growth Leader

Follett Corporation; Proviso Township (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Follett Corporation seeks a Group Vice President (GVP) to develop and implement strategy across regions and stores, driving financial planning, omnichannel sales, and program activations while aligning with Follett Strategy.

The GVP will lead regional and store managers, oversee budgets, and collaborate with Home Office to promote Follett solutions on campuses, including growth initiatives, campus integrations, and campus events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of management experience leading a large team across multiple regions/stores.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for multiple regions. Establish budgets with sales/profit goals for each region and store.
• Manage regional managers including staffing, training, and performance management; provide updates via conferences and regional meetings.
• Collaborate with Home Office departments to implement company initiatives and standards.
• Visit stores to audit performance, ensure policy adherence, and drive customer service excellence.
• Coordinate with campus partners and marketing for new contracts and renewals; promote Follett solutions.
• Analyze monthly financial performance, adjust budgets and plans, and forecast materials and department sales.

Skills

Regional leadership

Multi-unit mgmt

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

People leadership

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Follett Corporation seeks a Group Vice President (GVP) to develop and implement strategy across regions and stores, driving financial planning, omnichannel sales, and program activations while aligning with Follett Strategy.

The GVP will lead regional and store managers, oversee budgets, and collaborate with Home Office to promote Follett solutions on campuses, including growth initiatives, campus integrations, and campus events.