Sr. Manager, VM Store Operations - Chicago - Foot Locker

The Senior Manager, VM Store Operations position is a field leadership role with a focus on execution of all functional aspects of in-store operational experiences within a market span of stores.  Including but not limited to special projects, in-store visual merchandising, operational standards, and best in class omni execution.  They are the operational subject-matter-expert in support of Field DMs. The Sr. Mgr. VM Store Operations will work in conjunction with the field DM team to collectively achieve the business objectives for their geo stores.

The Senior Manager, VM Store Operations will support the Chicago area.

• Create an environment of in-store operational excellence.
• Create alignment between CX Field and Brand Teams
• Impact continuous output reaching full potential of people, tools, and technology relative to operations.
• Build an industry leading Sr. Mgr. In-Store Ops team
• Elevate in-store operational effectiveness.
• Puts action against GEO insights to advance competitive edge.
• Deliver financial excellence by executing against the annual financial plans for company.
• Balance shifting priorities to minimize CX disruptions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or minimum of 8 years of relevant retail experience
• Ability to execute strategies in support of business strategies.
• Ability to support Market Planning process with deep localized knowledge.
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse workforce at varying levels in the organization.
• Proficiency in data analysis and development of insights and recommendations.
• Ability to drive change management, synergy, productivity, and harmonization of processes across region, to elevate customer experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and ability to work collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience with fast-paced, multi-unit and geographically dispersed environments.
• Experience managing teams and influencing without authority.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Results driven
• Team player
• Adaptable
• Financial and business acumen
• Prioritization
• Organizational Awareness
• Information Management
• Analytical Ability

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical environment:

• Primary responsibilities require sitting, operating, and viewing a computer and other business equipment for up to 12 hours.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear and see.
• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers.

Work environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
• Travel is required

The annual base salary is $100,000 USD. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below:

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• Relevant retirement plans (ex. US 401(k) | Roth 401(k))
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (US only)
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups