Division Vice President

Company Description

GPM Investments, LLC, a division of ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), is one of the largest operators of convenience stores in the United States. Based in Richmond, VA, GPM Investments offers a diverse range of prepared foods, snacks, beverages, and popular quick serve restaurant brands. With our highly recognizable family of community brands, we are committed to providing delicious products and exceptional customer service. Our loyalty program, fasREWARDS®, offers exclusive savings on merchandise and gas. GPM operates in three segments: retail, wholesale, and GPM Petroleum.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as a Division Vice President at GPM Investments, LLC located in Indianapolis, IN. The Division Vice President will be responsible for overseeing operations, managing financial performance, developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. This individual will oversee an area consisting of 3 Regions and 80 to 120 stores. The Division Manager will also lead, direct, and set goals and procedures with Area Managers to ensure the overall store conditions comply with Company standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct Regional Area Managers, including store assignments, training and development, and performance standards set forth by the company.
• Monitor sales and pricing, recommending adjustments so as to optimize volume and margin dollars.
• Approve in-store staffing levels, labor assignments and expenses.
• Prepare preliminary operating budgets and annual capital expenditures budget.
• Ensure merchandise sales are maximized by monitoring store conditions, in-stock efficiency, pricing and customer service.
• Analyzes Financial Statements, Merchandise Reports, and other Reports for discrepancies
• Makes recommendations on ways to maximize profit, and corrects problem areas while controlling expenses
• Ensures proper maintenance and repair of all physical plant and equipment within region
• Ensure proper staffing levels and maintaining quality and productive employees within the region
• Ensures all government regulations and company programs are followed.
• Communicate, coordinate, and implement marketing programs within the area to assist in increasing average transaction size and customer count.
• Management style should be participatory by setting measurable expectations or strategic direction, provide positive feedback, and rewards or solutions for results produced.
• Be responsible for maintaining and presenting the proper company image in the local markets to include contacts with community relations, key legislative leaders and charitable organizations
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail operations and management
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze financial data and make informed business decisions
• Knowledge of the convenience store industry
• Experience in implementing strategic initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Master's degree in Business Administration is a plus