Manager, Store Innovation

7-Eleven • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Store Innovation Manager is responsible for supporting the development of a transformational pipeline of innovation projects. The role identifies emerging opportunities, builds a robust pipeline of transformational concepts, and partners across the organization to bring concepts from idea to full-scale rollout. Success requires strong strategic-thinking, deep cross-functional collaboration, ability to translate customer insights and market trends into high-impact solutions and a highly entrepreneurial mindset.

Requirements

• Associates/2 Yr Degree
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years of management experience
• Bachelor’s/4 Year degree
• Skilled using consumer insights and data to drive business decisions
• Self-starter who excels in ambiguous and challenging problems
• Leader who has ability to influence without authority
• Highly collaborative with others
• Highly organized and attention to detail; strong executive presence
• Demonstrates accountability, prioritizes tasks, and consistently delivers quality work

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Innovation Team’s vision and strategy developing a roadmap of transformational innovation
• Develop deep understanding of customer needs, competitor activities, and supplier landscape to create a robust pipeline of transformational innovations that drive significant revenue/customer count
• Research and interpret the latest trends and innovations that could help improve customer experience and/or simplify operations
• Work cross-functionally and develop deep relationships with merchandising, operations, marketing, digital/IT, etc.
• Partner and influence cross-functional teams to gain alignment on innovation objectives
• Developing end to end processes for all platform tests and working collaboratively to ensure acceleration of tests through innovation process
• Determining labor model requirements, establishing equipment requirements, determining branding elements, and establishing distribution both for all non-existing product and supplies
• Preparing presentations to share with senior leadership and EC on plans, progress, and results
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Establishing success criteria, monitoring tests, and verifying results.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree