Senior Vice President, Stores – Gordmans

Company: Stage Stores
Location: Houston, TX

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Position Objective:

Lead the store field team in executing the company’s off price strategy while maximizing sales, performance goals and guest experience


Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement the company’s strategic plan to convert department stores into Gordmans stores. Areas of focus include but are not limited to – sales, performance goals, store processes, staffing & productivity, floor plans, training/development, and all related change management.
  • Lead the team of Regional Managers who are directly responsible for developing and guiding District Managers.
  • Interact with all levels of management (EVPs, SVPs, Regional Managers, District Managers and stores) and build consensus around all tactical plans and key initiatives.
  • Identify industry best practices, strategic business opportunities and challenges to help guide a profitable strategy that aligns and supports the overall growth strategy for stores.
  • Drive the execution of increasing the company’s private label credit card program performance through customer acquisition, retention, experience and tender penetration.
  • Leverage and drive results through cross-functional partnerships with key division stakeholders in Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain to influence and incorporate true off-price model processes into daily practice.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, Skills, and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in business or related field (preferred)
  • Minimum of fifteen plus (15+) years of experience in a multi-unit retailer, including 7+ years as a senior management leader and 7+ years off price retail experience
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and manage at both strategic and operational levels
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff (remotely) to create a results-driven, team-oriented environment
  • Excellent time-management, project management and organizational skills
  • Encouraging and resourceful leader capable of demonstrating strong communication with excellent written, presentation, oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, and prioritize workload to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience with data-driven analytics, metrics, KPIs to measure and drive results
  • Proven track record in off-price retail industry


Travel:

  • Ability to travel frequently – up to 75%

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