RVP, Sales & Operations

Advance Auto Parts • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Regional Vice President (RVP) at Advance Auto Parts, you will serve as a senior leader responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple (500-700, on average) Advance Auto Parts stores within your assigned Region. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of all facets of store operations. You will be tasked with inspiring team members, ensuring customer success, and driving business growth and profitability with integrity.

Requirements

• Speak and write English; communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and upper management
• Strong presentation and communications skills, including ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Hyperion and other computer-based tools
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including creation of budgets and P&L management and analysis; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations including graphing and the interpretation of mathematical modeling
• Knowledge of retail management best practices including sales, customer service, inventory management, risk reduction and Human Resources skills
• Think strategically, analyze issues and options; effectively manage and facilitate change
• Effectively delegate and supervise multiple projects throughout the Region to ensure timely and quality execution
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Region and organization on a weekly basis with extensive overnight stays

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of automotive systems
• Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with Area HR Director and Managers, Retail Store Management Recruiter(s) and Trainer(s), Asset Protection Manager, etc., to set and execute the company’s key strategies in the Region
• Partner with SVP of Operations, SVPs of Operations Support and Store Support Team to continuously improve operational procedures/processes, share best practices, and create new, innovative ways to meet strategic objectives
• Develop annual plans and maintain at least a one-year outlook on sales growth, budgets and forecasts, business trends, new store site selection and openings, and bench strength
• Build and maintain a high standard of customer service that creates superior customer experiences and loyalty; coach District Leaders in a way that is inspirational, improves results and produces high levels of customer service
• Maintain constant focus on building high performing teams through a culture of training and development for internal Team Members, aggressive acquisition of outside talent, and low turnover
• Ensure management team values diversity and supports a fair and respectful environment for both Team Members and customers; including high performance, recognition, candid feedback and rewards for performance exists on their team
• Spend 50-60% of the time visiting assigned districts and stores to ensure proper execution of all initiatives, consistent ‘A+’ or better store conditions, and understanding of customer service expectations by all Team Members; visit competitors in all classes of trade to evaluate their best practices as applicable
• Demonstrate an eagerness to be a team player and assist in other functions as assigned by Area leaders and upper management

Benefits

• Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees