SR DIR MERCHANDISING EXECUTION - Western Division

POSITION PURPOSE
The Sr. Director, Merchandising Execution, is responsible for leading the field execution of Merchandising Services for a division of retail stores across multiple regions, and districts. This position leads a direct report team of Regional Merchandising Execution Managers, with overall leadership for a team of hundreds of managers and supervisors, and 6,000+ associates. This position sets vision and strategy, leads and manages change, develops others, and drives high performing teams across assigned division.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
30% Develops and drives execution of strategic plans for the Merchandising Execution organization.
20% Inspires achievement and holds self and team accountable for high performance of key divisional merchandising execution metrics related to general bay service, projects, and resets
20% Works collaboratively with leaders across functional boundaries to develop plans for business growth, process improvement, and quality of service.
15% Develops and motivates direct reports and other talent within division
15% Partners directly with senior leaders (e.g. Presidents, VP, RVP, DMs) to provide communication and develop solutions for business performance
NATURE AND SCOPE
Typically reports to, VP Merchandising Services
Number of direct reports = 19
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Additional Environmental Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:

Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 8 years
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).
Additional Qualifications:
Proven experience developing, communicating, and executing strategic and tactical plans across multiple geographical locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong financial acumen
Prior work experience in both a field and corporate environment
Prior experience in Merchandising Services with experience working with large retail stores
Working knowledge and experience of store operations, merchandising and executing store-level programs through partnerships with third parties
Prior multi-site experience in operations management or merchandising services organization leading large distributed teams
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:- Strategic Agility ? Solid track record of creating competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Proven ability to think globally, easily pose future scenarios, and view issues/challenges broadly.
- Managing Vision & Purpose ? Demonstrated experience inspiring and motivating entire units or organizations
- Organizational Agility ? Proven ability to manage positive business partnerships and work collaboratively across functional boundaries to drive results (using both formal and informal channels).
- Managerial Courage - Skilled negotiator in tough situations, can settle differences with minimum noise, and can win concessions without damaging relationships.
- Business Acumen- Knows how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace, knows the competition, and is knowledgeable in current and future trends affecting the retail and/or merchandising services industry.