Regional Manager - Midwest Region
About The Position
Robbins Recruiting Solutions has partnered with a rapidly growing Swiss premium chocolate brand known globally for its craftsmanship, innovation, and elevated retail experience. The Regional Manager reports into the President and will assume responsibility for the overall success of the stores by setting targets, supervising store managers, and ensuring they are attained. The ideal candidate is skilled in managing diverse operations at and from a distance. They have a strategic mindset and are excellent leaders. Excellent abilities in financial and operations planning are also essential for the role. The goal is to ensure our stores will meet and exceed expectations of business development and efficiency. The ultimate Regional Manager is a chocolate-lover with proven experience in effective retail shop and staff management.
Requirements
- You have at least three (3) years of multi-unit management and leadership experience
- You have a degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred
- You have strong conceptual approach, strategic planning, and implementation skills
- You have knowledge of the retail industryâs legal rules and guidelines (specific to the region)
- You have in depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, Marketing, HR)
- You have proven experiencing managing large budgets and sales goals
- You must be able to travel for role related projects and events (70-80%travel requirement)
- You have an ability to cultivate an environment of mutual respect, courtesy, and good manners
- You must possess a strong work ethic and exemplify the Company Values
- You are expected to able to commute between stores of responsibility with flexibility
- You have a valid driversâ license and ability to be on the road often is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales goals and profit targets
- Monitor operational costs and maintain budget report
- Liaise with the Store Managers to monitor day-to-day store operations
- Support the Store Managers with business-success matters, such as sales strategies and training the staff in sales techniques
- Support the Store Managers with personnel matters, including final round interviews, termination decisions, conflict resolution, salary negotiations, seasonal headcount forecasting and conducting performance appraisals
- Evaluate overall store performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting sales performance
- Ensure that the stores run with legality and conformity to company regulations, regional laws, and property requirements
- Prepare and report on sales numbers, personnel matters, inventory, results of company marketing initiatives and systems implementation
- Prepare and review the annual budget for each store/region of responsibility
- Plan, evaluate and optimize operations to be efficient and cost-effective
- Manage escalated customer issues, incident reports, and legal actions
- Ensure company standards and procedures are followed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the President
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical-80% contribution by Employee only plan and 50% contribution by Family Coverage plan (s)
- Dental
- Vision 100% covered
- Life- Company covers up to $25k of Life Insurance (option to go up to $150k)
- Optional 401(k) enrollment
- Employee assistance program
- An exciting working environment with motivated colleagues
- A position with lots of personal responsibility
- The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
- An open and respectful feedback culture
- In-house and further external training
- Unique career opportunities
- Generous discounts on our products
- Chocolate at work
- Free parking spaces
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
