VP Retail

FlowerHire; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VP of Retail to lead strategic initiatives across multiple locations. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing employee engagement, driving sales, and maximizing profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail leadership, particularly in high-paced environments, and a proven track record of optimizing store performance. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences while leading high-performing teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-unit leadership experience, ideally managing 10+ stores.
• Experience in a high-paced retail environment with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement retail strategies to drive sales and enhance customer experience.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Customer Service

Sales Management

Problem Solving

Job description

The VP of retail is responsible for providing strategic leadership and driving operational excellence across all retail locations and functions in the company. Their primary role is to develop and execute strategies that focus on employee engagement while driving sales, improving the customer experience, and maximizing profitability for the company improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and implement comprehensive retail strategies aligned with the company's financial goals and objectives.

Drive revenue growth by identifying market opportunities, optimizing store performance, and implementing effective marketing and merchandising strategies.

Foster a customer-centric approach, enhancing the overall shopping experience and driving customer loyalty.

Oversee day-to-day operations of our retail locations, ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

Implement standardized processes, systems, and operational guidelines to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Optimize inventory management practices, ensuring proper stock levels, product assortment, and accurate tracking.

Build and lead a high-performing retail team, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to store managers and staff.

Set key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and drive store performance.

Analyze sales data, operational metrics, and financial reports to identify areas for improvement and take proactive actions.

Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability while ensuring a positive customer experience.

Oversee the establishment of strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely and reliable product availability.

Qualifications:

5+ years of multi-unit leadership experience (ideally 10+ stores)

10+ years of experience working in Retail stores in a high-paced environment

2+ years of Cannabis leadership experience highly preferred (General Manager, District Manager, Regional Manager)

Professional solid business acumen with a people-first focus to drive for results, exceeding expectations

Experience opening new retail locations and working with leadership to ensure stores are living and operating the company’s mission, vision, and values, including experience around inventory control, loss prevention, retail systems, merchandising, customer service, talent planning, and store budget preparation and adherence

Entrepreneurial mindset, creative problem solver, strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to sell, manage and drive growth