VP Retail

Join to apply for the VP Retail role at Acosta Description The Retail Vice President (RVP) is responsible for the execution of all activities of the continuity coverage and mandate teams for the region. The position leads, manages and coaches the Retail Directors and Sales Managers to ensure retail objectives of the company and clients are achieved. The RVP will interact heavily with regional and national client contacts on a day‑to‑day basis and will lead the retail discussion of client top‑to‑top meetings for the region. The RVP will also lead the implementation of corporate retail strategies down to retail. Budget responsibilities will be in tandem with the Region President. Responsibilities Develop and maintain consistent communication and rapport with clients and customers to address opportunities and expectations. Provide leadership and direction to meet goals. Motivate and develop Sales Managers and Retail Directors. Oversee and coordinate retail deployment to maximize retail effectiveness. Monitor progress and provide performance data through iQubed. Formally evaluate Sales Managers’ and Retail Directors’ performance on sales and merchandising objectives. Perform periodic evaluations on Sales Managers and Retail Directors to continue the development of personnel. Assist Retail Directors and Sales Managers to develop manpower and staffing plans for retail organizations. Analyze manpower planning and deployment using the UPS Territory Planner. Recruit and select progressive, thought‑leading Retail Sales Managers and Retail Directors. Analyze opportunities by client using iQubed and develop plans of action designed to improve client results. Actively manage mandate resource deployment and travel to minimize overall mandate expense. Qualifications Minimum Education & Work Experience Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required 10+ years of consumer‑packaged goods experience 5+ years retail management 5+ years leadership experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to exercise influence over people Be able to prioritize multiple demands simultaneously Proven analytical ability with strong attention to detail Ability to manage a P&L Assertive, decisive, creative, team player with proven sense of urgency Negotiation skills and ability to delegate #Discoveryourpathway Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Category: Wholesale Position Type: Full time Business Unit: Corporate Salary Range: $97,900.00 - $128,000.00 Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC Req ID: 16633 Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr