Compass Corporate Position Title: VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL AND VENDING - CHARLOTTE, NC A family of companies and experiencesAs the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 283,000 plus associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!great people. great services. great results.Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Job Summary:In a wide-ranging, executive role, the successful candidate possesses a proven track record of success in all aspects of retail operational excellence, incorporating category development, new product selection, digital and conventional marketing, promotions, loyalty, and design, all combined in a way that drives an enhanced consumer experience, with consistent execution, at scale.Also, the successful candidate demonstrates the ability to build and evolve brand equity, ideally from a B2B, B2C, and B2A standpoint. Oversee both internal and external communications.Responsibilities:
Lead strategy and implementation to drive mobile retail sales and margin Support strategy, implementation, and evaluation of new scalable retail programs
Evaluate current programming for updates and identify areas of improvement
Collaborate closely with data and analytics teams to gather, arrange, and deliver analysis
Manage projects with multiple key stakeholders
Work closely with digital team and key supplier partners
Strategize programs from pilot to scale, plan and organize deliverables, required resources, timeline, and budget
Collaborate across a matrixed organization including a diverse team of associates, suppliers and clients and retail operators
Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with cross-functional retail team, Compass sectors, resource teams and strategic partners
Monitor the industry and competitive landscape. Analyzes internal and external data such as sales, sourcing, and pricing.
Identify patterns and market trends to help refine product strategies.
Achieve goals measured by KPIs
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, project management or related field
5+ years professional experience in retail, foodservice or agency
Business acumen to analyze category performance and make recommendations
Experience with mobile/digital marketing and analysis
Analytical skills and firm understanding of data sources, modeling, and executive level reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office - specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Strong presentation, written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel
Military Experience desirable
Apply to Compass Group today!Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)