Job Overview:

This retail leadership role serves as a strategic integrator and execution engine for the retail banner. Acting as a true enterprise connector, this leader translates strategy into action, aligns cross‑functional priorities, and drives disciplined execution of the banner’s highest‑impact initiatives. The role requires equal strength in big‑picture thinking and hands‑on problem solving, with the credibility to dive into the weeds while keeping leaders aligned on outcomes.

This individual partners closely with the retail leadership team to shape, sequence, and deliver work that improves financial performance, operational effectiveness, and the associate and customer experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

·       Strategy Translation & Execution

o   Convert enterprise and banner strategies into a clear, actionable operating plan with defined priorities, milestones, owners, and success metrics.

o   Ensure strategic initiatives move from concept to execution, remove friction and accelerate decision‑making.

o   Maintain a tight line of sight between strategy, work in flight, and financial/operational outcomes.

·       Enterprise & Cross‑Functional Leadership

o   Act as the connective tissue across key functions (e.g. merchandising, operations, supply chain, finance, HR, IT, and marketing) to coordinate delivery of our most important strategic initiatives.

o   Drive clarity on roles, decisions, and dependencies across complex, multi‑workstream initiatives.

o   Influence without authority—bringing leaders together around shared objectives while constructively challenging where needed.

·       Financial & Retail Performance Focus

o   Bring strong retail financial acumen to all initiatives, ensuring focus on sales, margin, Opex, productivity, shrink, and ROI.

o   Partner with Finance to assess tradeoffs, model scenarios, and track results against plan.

o   Hold teams accountable to performance commitments and course‑correct quickly when results are off track.

·       Operating Discipline & Governance

o   Establish and maintain strong operating rhythms (cadence of reviews, dashboards, KPI tracking, executive readouts).

o   Drive rigor in planning, prioritization, and execution—balancing speed with discipline.

o   Surface risks early and recommend pragmatic solutions.

·       Executive Partnership & Communication

o   Serve as a trusted advisor to the Banner President and senior leaders.

o   Prepare executive‑level materials, narratives, and recommendations that enable crisp decisions.

o   Ensure consistent messaging and follow‑through across the banner.

·       Leadership Characteristics

• Big‑picture thinker with roll‑up‑your‑sleeves execution mindset—comfortable moving from strategy to details and back again.
• Collaborative and influential, with strong tact and emotional intelligence; able to challenge constructively and build trust quickly.
• Decisive and appropriately aggressive, with a bias for action and results.
• Highly disciplined, organized, and resilient in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.
• Connector of people and ideas, naturally pulling teams together to deliver outcomes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Management, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

·       5+years of progressive leadership experience in retail, consumer, or multi‑unit operating environments.

·       Demonstrated success leading enterprise or banner‑level initiatives that drive measurable business results.

·       Strong understanding of retail P&L drivers and operating levers.

·       Proven ability to work across functions and levels, including executive leadership.

·       Exceptional communication, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

·       Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

·       Strong financial and technical acumen

Work Environment:

Hybrid Role:

·       This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office several days per week. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required.

Travel:

·       This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

·       Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

·       Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  

·       Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

·       Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.