Regional Vice President
Bring your passion for fashion to today's Burlington Coat Factory. If you are interested in a career in retail, consider joining one of the largest off price retailers of apparel and home furnishings in the nation. We always have a large selection of quality name brand merchandise at huge savings; coats, clothing and shoes for the whole family, fashionable accessories, home decor, and everything for baby. Burlington means one-stop shopping for labels you love at prices you love even more. With more than 450 stores, we're always looking for good talent that can drive results. We currently have the following position available : Regional Vice President
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Regional Vice President (RVP) is responsible for providing the overall direction and guidance of several
multi-million dollar stores within a specified region of the organization. The RVP's primary objective is to
maximize revenue and profitability, while developing talent and promoting quality customer service, within
each store. This role will drive sales and adjust sales goals and procedures as appropriate for each store, while
delivering strong operations, and controlling the expenses and payroll budgets of each store. The RVP will
focus on change management which supports efficiency and cost effective core function processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Positively communicate and demonstrate the company's Core Values by developing trust and respect
among peers and staff, building strong teams and partnerships and driving results
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Promote a high performance culture by setting clear expectations, holding employees accountable,
facilitating a productive work environment, and setting goals that focus the region on key drivers that
impact success
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Overall management to achieve customer satisfaction while supporting the development of a customer
service culture in the stores
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Recruit and hire the most qualified managers to meet the region's needs
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Conduct orientation, train and coach the management staff in execution of daily tasks.
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Develop Store Managers within the region by evaluating and providing performance feedback, seizing
all coaching and training opportunities to drive sales and achieve key performance indicators while
managing expenses to increase profitability, and facilitating a team environment to meet region
and/or company objectives
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Ensure proper channels of communication exist between the retail support staff and the corporate
office
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Review operational reports and records to ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures,
monitor store profitability, manage payroll budgets, and develop long range goals and objectives
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Collaborate on annual budgets, forecasts and sales reports
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Coordinate sales promotion activities, pricing of merchandise and maximize sales
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Coordinate new store openings and/or closing of existing locations
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Oversee preparation of merchandise placement and displays
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Work to resolve issues that affect the stores service, efficiency, and productivity
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Inspect premises of stores to ensure that adequate security exists and that physical facilities comply
with safety and environmental codes and ordinances
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
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Ability to influence key decision makers and create competitive breakthrough strategies and plans
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Must be knowledgeable of the consumer products industry, retail market trends and new
developments made by competitors
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Must possess strong analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures used to develop strategies
designed to improve the business and see hidden problems
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Must possess strong leadership and coaching skills, and the ability to capitalize on and apply these
skills, resulting in the growth and development of employees at all levels of the organization.
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Ability to deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism as well
as leadership
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Ability to think strategically, define business opportunities and problems, collect, interpret and
analyze abstract and concrete information, and create strategic, value-add solutions
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Ability to maintain a fair, consistent set of standards as they apply to work force
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Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective decision making skills
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Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
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Must have strong communication skills (verbal written), including strong relationship building skills
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Must be proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelors in Business, Retail Management or related field
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7+ years retail regional/district management experience
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Must have previous experience directing multi-million dollar sales volumes in a multi-site
environment, with proven success in maximizing sales, gross margin and inventory turns
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Extensive experience in retail operations, merchandising, people management in a multi-unit big box retail environment
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Travel required - to all markets within the region
Our ideal candidates will be self motivated, team players, who have the desire to succeed. We care about our employees, have a supportive environment that values trust and respect, offer a competitive wage and benefits package that includes a generous paid time off plan, plus an associate discount, and a company matched 401(k) to name a few.
Burlington Coat Factory is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Come join our team. You're going to like it here!
