Huck's VP Operations - Regional
About The Position
Huck’s Market is a convenience store company focused on fresh food, dispensed beverages, and exceptional, friendly customer service. The Regional Vice President executes current business plans and programs across multiple stores and collaborates with Store Managers, Operations, Corporate Leadership, and Marketing. The role is based in Carmi, Illinois, and reports to the Executive Vice President of Operations. The Regional Vice President develops store management teams, trains staff, supports operational and financial performance, and ensures stores follow company standards, policies, and applicable laws. The position serves as a communication link between corporate departments and stores and leads store managers in pursuing sales growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Huck’s is a 100% employee-owned company and an equal opportunity employer.
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 teams to improve profit-and-loss performance by location and region.
- Train and enforce alcohol and tobacco sales laws and policies, and 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.
- Organize and coordinate managers’ vacation schedules.
- Monitor assigned stores for adherence to corporate standards for housekeeping, product display, sanitation, security, accounting procedures, and safety, and correct issues as necessary.
- Enforce company policies and procedures and institute 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 timely.
- 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, achieve sales volume, and control labor, cash, and inventory loss.
- Achieve profitability and return-on-investment goals.
- Ensure paperwork and deposits are completed on time at the store level.
- 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 including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee discounts on food and fuel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
