Corporate Vice President, Private Label & Smallwares

Why you’ll love it here!

+ Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance

+ 401k
+ Community Service Day

+ Spotlight Awards

+ National Sales Excellence Awards

+ CFSP Prep Certification Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Corporate Vice President of Private Label & Smallwares reports to the EVP PMO 
• Located in San Diego, CA, Lewisville, TX, Mansfield, MA
• This position requires 50% travel

The Corporate Vice President of Private Label & Smallwares holds a key executive role responsible for providing strategic vision, leadership, and oversight to the entire private label Smallwares business division. This position requires a seasoned executive with a proven track record in shaping and executing successful private label strategies in Smallwares, driving business growth, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and articulate a comprehensive, forward-thinking strategy for the private label business division, aligning with corporate goals and objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership to guide the private label division towards sustained growth and market leadership.

Portfolio Optimization and Expansion:

• Oversee the optimization, expansion, and diversification of the entire private label product portfolio.
• Drive initiatives to maximize profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction within the private label segment.

Client Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key private label clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, retention, and growth.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for expanding the private label client base through strategic partnerships.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure the successful execution of private label strategies.
• Foster a collaborative organizational culture that encourages innovation and excellence.

Market Analysis and Innovation:

• Conduct rigorous market analysis to identify emerging trends, market gaps, and growth opportunities in the private label sector.
• Drive a culture of innovation in product development, ensuring the private label portfolio remains at the forefront of industry trends.

Financial Management and Performance Monitoring:

• Develop and manage budgets for private label initiatives, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Implement robust performance monitoring mechanisms to assess the success and impact of private label strategies.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Effectively communicate the private label strategy, performance updates, and future plans to executive leadership, shareholders, and relevant stakeholders.

COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to develop and execute a compelling vision for the private label business division.
• Extensive experience in providing transformative leadership at an executive level, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional skills in building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with private label clients.
• In-depth understanding of private label market dynamics, trends, and competitive landscape.
• Strong financial management skills, with a track record of achieving and exceeding financial objectives.
• Strategic thinker with a demonstrated passion for innovation in private label product development.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, MBA preferred, or equivalent military or practical experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in executive leadership roles within private label management and product development in Smallwares required. 
• Proven track record of successfully shaping and executing private label strategies that drive significant business growth.
• Team management and leadership experience.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.