Vice President, General Manager (Packs Americas)

Jansport•Jersey City, NJ

18d

About The Position

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? At Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling, we are three unique brands that embody the same spirit of self-expression and discovery. We’re built to resist whatever life throws at us, to express ourselves as individuals, and inspire positive resistance. We put our people first. We always have and we always will. It is ingrained in our DNA. Good people bring out the good in people, and good people are the foundation of this brand. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who express ourselves with the bags we carry and who believe in new experiences, living a life of positivity, and discovering our own way, Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit www.eastpak.com , www.jansport.com or www.kipling-usa.com . Vice President, General Manager (Packs Americas) What will you do? A day in the life of a Vice President, General Manager on the Americas Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling Commercial Team looks a little like this. As part of Packs Global and Americas Leadership Team, the Vice President, General Manager – Packs Americas will provide leadership and vision to drive the region’s business by creating and executing each brand’s strategies in digital, retail and wholesale distribution channels. You are a collaborative leader who drives revenue growth and operating contribution while managing assets. You will lead business development and strategic direction as well as provide dynamic, visible and inspirational leadership to positively impact business initiatives. You will report to the President, Global Packs and manage teams that include business planning, marketing, digital, retail, and sales in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Requirements

You are high-caliber retail executive with fifteen years or more of progressive experience with five to seven years of managerial experience in multi-channel equipment / accessories brands. The ideal sectors would be outdoor, fashion and lifestyle however, other strongly brand-driven sectors could also be appropriate.
Experience leading a business of similar size, scale, and complexity with a track record of financial turnaround strategies
Proven success in wholesale, retail, and digital operations for multi-category specialty retail
Strong background in brand management, product merchandising, and retail development
Previous success leading large, diverse teams across geographies
Demonstrated ability to drive significant change management and transformation
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills to make sound brand and financial decisions
Professional maturity to follow brand strategies, analyze performance, and manage budgets and projections
Proven accomplishments in the region with solid general management experience and strong commercial acumen
Dynamic presentation skills with the ability to be convincing and passionate
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to work effectively in a team-oriented, matrixed, multi-cultural environment
Ability to manage relationships across all levels with attention to detail and follow-through
Confident yet humble leadership style with superior mentoring, coaching, and team development skills
Effective listening skills, openness to new ideas, and collaborative approach
Deep understanding of lifestyle brands, consumer behavior, competitor landscape, and market trends
Excellent knowledge of major markets in the region and ability to evaluate new opportunities and define strategies
Ability to set high expectations, maximize results, and motivate teams to achieve strategic and financial goals
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall digital, retail, wholesale distribution for Packs Americas (Eastpak, JanSport, and Kipling) business, including full P&L responsibility
Set high expectations and create an environment that maximizes results, achieves strategic and financial plans, and motivates people to succeed
Collaborate with each brand’s leadership teams and the Amer regional leadership team on the 3-year, 5-year, and seasonal strategy
Implement regionally relevant innovation and product concepts into the territory teams through the global product engine
Direct the development and execution of strategy that maximizes the performance of all functional areas within the Americas region, i.e., merchandising, inventory management, store and wholesale management, operations, finance, marketing
Hire, develop and motivate a talented team while building a strong bench for critical roles
Develop effective working relationships with senior level management at major customers, including national retailers and department stores
Establish and uphold each brand's distribution segmentation strategy for sustainable brand growth
Develop key relationships with the cross-functional and cross-regional leaders, and other VF leadership stakeholders
Provide direction on consumer needs for the Americas region through the product creation and development process
Collaborate with senior management in finance, legal, digital technology and human resources to develop strategy and long-range business plans
Anticipate market needs or events and their implications on the consumer and the business; provide vision, direction, focus and motivation; scan the environment, gather and share information needed to solve problems and make informed decisions in a deliberate manner
Through actions and example, ensure that each brand’s values are fully incorporated into business strategies and consumer messaging, upholding the values of the company in all business interactions and acting as a visible leader in promoting corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Benefits

We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity.
Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

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