Director, Corporate Store Operations
Who are we and what do we do?
Edible Arrangements® is a leader in the gifting category with delicious, hand-crafted offerings which we’ve expanded to a range of gifts and treats for every moment including our new treat business, Incredible Edibles®.
From our signature Edible Arrangements® Fruit Bouquets, Dipped Fruit® boxes, fresh fruit smoothies and more, Edible’s exceptionally crafted gifts and treats continue to fill the world with goodness.
Through Edible’s 1, independently owned franchise locations, the mission of the brand - no matter how big it gets - is to WOW you with every piece of fruit that’s dipped, box that’s filled or arrangement that’s hand-delivered.
Through all of our incredible years, we’ve remained committed to our 5Ps :
- Our promise To WOW each and every customer.
- Our products Natural, novel and delicious.
- Our places Stores, vans and .
- Our People Both our corporate and in-store employees.
- Our purpose To celebrate what’s good in life.
Purpose :
The Director of Corporate Store Operations at Edible Brands will lead the strategic and operational oversight of corporate-owned Edible stores from initial acquisition evaluation to eventual divestiture.
This pivotal role involves continuous assessment of potential store acquisitions and divestitures;leadership of DistrictManagement team and day-to-day store operations;
and implementation of strategies to achieve profitability and operational excellence.
Location : This position will work onsite out of our Corporate Office in Sandy Springs, GA Monday-Friday with up to 50% travel.
What that looks like day to day :
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the corporate store District Management team, ensuring effective management,operationsand profitability of all corporate-owned stores.
- Develop and implement new operational policies, manuals, procedures, and best practices.
- Analyze financial reports, identify trends, and implement strategies to improve profitability.
- Monitor and analyze store performance and compliance with company policies to ensure a high standard of customer service, quality, cleanliness and safety;
identifyareas for improvement and implement strategies to improve performance
- Foster a corporate store culture focused on exceptional customer experience; address customer complaints and feedback andimplement solutions to improve customer satisfaction.
- Analyzefinancial and operational performance, including detailed analysis of P&L statementsand make recommendations for which stores to acquireand / or divest from Edible’s corporate store portfolio
- Develop and manage the budget for corporate store operations, ensuring financial targets are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Marketing, HR, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and support for store operations.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment that effectively promotes employee engagement and development.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in multi-unit retail management with in-depth knowledge of retail operations
- 5+ years of experience in senior leadership role, preferably overseeing a District Management team
- Proven experience in evaluating franchise store acquisition and divestiture opportunities, including detailed financial and operational assessments and P&L analysis
- Experience in implementing and maintaininghigh standards of customer service and brand consistency across a geographically distributed network of stores
- Proven track record of driving store profitability and operational excellence
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization
Essential Competencies :
- Ability to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- You seamlesslyestablish strong partnerships, both internal and external and promote intern-departmental working to achieve shared goals and foster cross-functional synergy
- You are resourceful, resilient, and naturally possess the ability to creatively navigate challenges.
- You are proactive in taking initiative, finding practical solutions, and get things done even if it means rolling up own sleeves
What We Offer :
- Onsite work environment with work from home flexibility, fostering collaboration and relationship building with peers, cross-functional partners and leadership
- The stability and resources of an industry-leading company successfully operating for 25 years, with the agility and innovation of a startup, allowing you to make a significant impact and shape our future.
- Growth & Development Each team member has visible and immediate impact on the business, offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth as we scale in size and sophistication
- Healthcare plans that include health / dental / vision insurance, K Plan, company paid life insurance and short-term disability, flexible spending account options and more
- Paid time off, including sick days & holidays to support work life balance