Job Description
For more than 100 years, Gordon Food Service has been honoring our promises to our customers and employees. As the largest family-owned foodservice distributor in North America, our family-owned company has a long history of pursing innovative ideas and building strong relationships.
Gordon Food Service (GFS) Marketplace, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, first opened in 1979. Committed to serving the needs of our communities, GFS Marketplace is open to the public, and does not charge a membership fee. Now, with over 170 stores, we are rapidly growing throughout the Midwest and Florida. Our stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including restaurants, churches, day care providers and other small businesses. We also assist our customers with their home and event-planning needs.
The continued growth of current and new markets allows for the addition of new talent to join our team. We re seeking great people looking for professional and personal growth and a place to make a difference in people s lives. If you are interested in joining an innovative, supportive, values-driven company, we invite you to consider a career with Gordon Food Service.
Are you looking for a new opportunity with a strong, stable and financially smart company? Do you want the opportunity for advancement in your career? If so, then Gordon Food Service is the place for you. For more than a century we have been honoring our promises to our customers and employees. As one of the largest privately held foodservice distributors in North America, our family-owned company has a history of pursuing innovative ideas and building strong relationships.
POSITION SUMMARY:
ADD YOUR TALENTS AND EXPERTISE TO THE GFS MARKETPLACE TEAM AS THE DIRECTOR OF CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT WHERE YOU WILL PROVIDE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN CREATING AND SELLING A WINNING VISION FOR ALTERNATIVE STORE CONCEPTS, WHILE DELIVERING THE CONCEPT ON-TIME, ON-BUDGET AND MEETING OR EXCEEDING EXPECTED FINANCIAL RESULTS. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING A DYNAMIC RESULTS-ORIENTED CORE TEAM REPRESENTING STORE OPERATIONS/HR, SALES/MARKETING/CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, PRODUCT/MERCHANDISING AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS/DATA. YOU WILL NETWORK AND COLLABORATE WITH GFS AND GFS MARKETPLACE LEADERSHIP AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
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TAKES THE LEAD IN FACILITATING AND DEFINING STORE, FIELD, AND HOME OFFICE RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT ALTERNATIVE STORE CONCEPTS.
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SERVES AS DIRECTOR AND BUSINESS OWNER OF ALTERNATIVE STORE CONCEPT STRATEGIES.
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COMMUNICATE VISION, AND DIRECTION IN A TIMELY AND EFFECTIVE MANNER.
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LEADS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WINNING VISION THAT IS SUPPORTED BY CLEARLY DEFINED STRATEGIES WHICH PROACTIVELY LEVERAGES CULTURAL, MARKET AND CUSTOMER INSIGHTS AND SUPPORTS THE ONGOING ENHANCEMENTS OF THE OVERALL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE.
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RESPONSIBLE FOR FACILITATING AND PROPOSING AN LRP AND AOP. MONITORS, MANAGES AND CONTROLS THE BUDGET; ANALYZES VARIANCES AND TAKES APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ENSURE BUDGET IS AT OR UNDER PLAN.
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ESTABLISHES ALTERNATIVE STORE CONCEPT KPIS, METRICS AND PAY FOR PERFORMANCE GOALS.
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STAFFS AND DEVELOPS A DYNAMIC RESULTS-ORIENTED LEADERSHIP TEAM THAT EMULATES THE GFS VALUES AND DELIVERS ON THE RESULTS.
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EVOLVES ONGOING ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT MODELS. ANALYZES AND TESTS THEORIES, PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND SERVICES. ADJUSTS AS NEEDED.
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DIRECTS AND PARTICIPATES IN LARGE SCALE, COMPLEX PROJECTS.
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NETWORKS AND COLLABORATES WITH GFS, GFS MARKETPLACE LEADERSHIP AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS.
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INTERVIEWS, HIRES, TRAINS, AND RETAINS STAFF. CONDUCTS PERFORMANCE MONITORING OF STAFF, INITIATING FOLLOW-THROUGH WITH DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND TERMINATION IN CONSULTATION WITH HUMAN RESOURCES WHEN APPROPRIATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT. MENTORS, MOTIVATES, AND DEVELOPS STAFF AND ACT AS A ROLE MODEL AND RESOURCE TO THEM.
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CREATES AND PRESENTS STRATEGIC BUSINESS REVIEWS WITH THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL AND PROJECT STATUS UPDATES WITH GFS EMPLOYEES AS NEEDED.
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PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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TEN YEARS DIRECTOR AND/OR SR. LEVEL AND/OR GENERAL MGR. EXPERIENCE.
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EXPERIENCE IN OPERATING A RETAIL OR FOODSERVICE DIVISION PREFERRED.
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BACHELOR S DEGREE IN BUSINESS OR EXTENSIVE EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE.
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EXPERIENCE IN NEW BUSINESS START-UP OR LEADING SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY/
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DEMONSTRATED SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD IN CONSULTING WITH LEADERSHIP AT MULTIPLE LEVELS, PARTNERING WITH LEADERSHIP TO ACCELERATE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION, IMPROVING ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE AND EXECUTING TACTICAL INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES.
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PROVEN EXPERIENCE LEADING HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAMS.
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ABILITY TO PROFESSIONALLY INTERACT WITH UPPER LEVELS OF MANAGEMENT BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY.
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EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION, INFLUENCE AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS.
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SOLID BUSINESS ACUMEN, ABILITY TO ANALYZE P&L, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS, WITH THE ABILITY TO RESPOND ACCORDINGLY AND IN A TIMELY MANNER.
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RESULTS ORIENTED WITH PROVEN PROBLEM SOLVING AND ISSUE RESOLUTION SKILLS.
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STRONG CHARACTER AND WORK ETHIC.
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POSITIVE, FLEXIBLE, AND PROACTIVE APPROACH TO ALL WORK SITUATIONS.
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EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER INSIGHT SKILLS.
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AMBITION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND DRIVE.
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KNOWLEDGE OF SPREADSHEET, WORD PROCESSING, PRESENTATION, INTERNET, AND E-MAIL APPLICATIONS.
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ABILITY TO USE STANDARD OFFICE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING PC, LAPTOP, PRINTERS, COPIERS, FAX, TELECONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY, AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGY.
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VALID STATE DRIVER S LICENSE, WITH A SAFE DRIVING RECORD IS REQUIRED.
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THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL UP TO 25% OF THE TIME WITH OVERNIGHT STAYS.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU HERE AT GFS:
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COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION, INCLUDING BONUS OPPORTUNITIES
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PROFIT SHARING
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TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
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COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, PRESCRIPTION, LIFE INSURANCE, DISABILITY COVERAGE, AND MORE
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT
WHY WORK FOR GORDON FOOD SERVICE?
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco free.
GFS Marketplace is a drug free workplace and drug tests all employees.
AJE Ref Number: 567543096
Contact Type: WEB
Web URL: http://www.americasjobexchange.com/job-detail/Director-Concept-Development-Grand-Rapids-MI-MI-AJE-567543096?r=0&source=michigan
