Huck's VP Operations - Regional

Hucks • Carmi, IL

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About The Position

Huck’s Market is a convenience store company focused on fresh food, dispensed beverages, and friendly customer service. The Regional Vice President executes current business plans and programs across multiple stores and collaborates with Store Managers, Operations, Corporate Leadership, Marketing, and other corporate departments. The role is based in Carmi, Illinois, and reports to the Executive Vice President of Operations.

The position leads and develops store management teams, supports operational and financial performance, and ensures stores follow company standards, policies, and applicable laws. It also coordinates communication between corporate departments and stores, drives sales and profit growth, monitors compliance and safety, and may perform other related duties assigned by management. The listed duties and requirements are not exhaustive, and management may revise the role as circumstances change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in marketing execution or convenience store operations.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset.
• Track record of successfully managing a multi-unit team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop strong store management teams through networking, coaching, teaching, performance evaluation, and leading by example.
• Ensure training requirements are achieved at all levels.
• Train and improve profit-and-loss performance by location and region.
• Train and enforce alcohol and tobacco sales laws and policies, as well as gaming laws and policies where gaming is offered.
• Develop personnel management and supervisory technical skills.
• Serve as the communication link between the corporate office and stores.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Payroll, Marketing, Fuel, Accounting, Food Service, Construction, Maintenance, IT, CWD, and Logistics departments.
• Organize and coordinate managers’ vacation schedules.
• Monitor assigned stores for compliance with corporate standards for housekeeping, product display, sanitation, security, accounting procedures, and safety, and correct issues as necessary.
• Enforce company policies and procedures and establish and enforce schedules for each assigned store.
• Lead store managers in planning for sales and profit growth through customer satisfaction and market awareness.
• Introduce new items and strategies to the company.
• Ensure monthly Best In Class price checks are valid and completed on time.
• Analyze statistical data and reports and take corrective action as indicated.
• Ensure proper and timely cash handling and paperwork procedures.
• Recommend and implement fuel pricing strategies and tactics.
• Control expenses and labor, achieve sales volume, and control cash and inventory loss.
• Meet profitability and return-on-investment goals.
• Ensure timely completion of store-level paperwork and deposits.
• Verify completion of performance reviews and terminations.
• Ensure the safety of Store Managers, Associates, and customers in stores.
• Control labor dollars and hours at assigned stores.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• ESOP.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee discounts for food and fuel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior