Head of Retail Stores - HARIBO of America

Rosemont, IL 60018

About the Job

HARIBO of America is hiring a Head of Retail Stores as we prepare to launch our first HARIBO retail shops in the United States. This is an exciting time in organization as we continue to grow. You know HARIBO, the world known leader in gummi candies! We are planning on opening our first handful of specialty, small-box retails shops in the U.S. and are seeking an Head of Retail Stores to help lead this launch and oversee these stores.

This role will be based at our corporate offices in Rosemont, Illinois and will be responsible for overseeing the opening of our first handful of small-box specialty retail stores in the United States. Head of Retail Stores responsibilities include executing retail plans, leading new store openings, retail operations management, inventory management, loss prevention, merchandising, achieving operational and sales objectives for our retail stores, embracing the role of Area Manager directly overseeing a handful of new stores and retail store associates, training and mentoring store associates, as well as driving the selling, merchandising, and distribution efforts at store level.

As we prepare to launch our first retail stores in the U.S. later this year, the Head of Retail Stores responsibilities will also include forecasting, ordering of items including store equipment for new store openings, ordering merchandise and ensuring proper stock levels, vendor management, assist with developing distribution targets, new item speed to shelf, and leading new store openings, training and mentoring store associates, ensuring successful store openings and prosperous store operations.

The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Lead retail store launch for our first handful of HARIBO of America retail stores in the United States
Oversee daily retail store operations including budget, cash handling, scheduling, sales performance, inventory management, and loss prevention
Executive retail plans to ensure effective and successful retail store operations
Lead and partner with Corporate on new retail store openings and launch, hiring and training of staff in specialty, small-box retail with high-touch customer focus
Negotiate vendor agreements in compliance with commercial policy and monitor their operational implementation within United States
Retail operations management including ordering merchandise and ensuring proper stock levels, assist with developing distribution targets, new item speed to shelf,
Domestic travel to multiple HARIBO retail store locations, with overnight stays, throughout the United States, potentially coast-to-coast
Cultivate relationships with customers and the local community

Qualifications:

7 years of retail store operations experience
3 years of experience in retail management, overseeing and responsible for store operations, supervising direct reports in a high-volume retail consumer goods environment
Prior experience opening, or being involved with the opening, of a new retail store location
Demonstrated proficiency in retail software systems, POS / Point-Of-Sale systems
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
High School Diploma
Prior experience managing and ordering inventory in a retail environment
Ability to work occasional weekends as needed
Valid Driver's license
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, or more based on needs of the business, with multiple nights of overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working for a well-known, household name consumer “brand” within the specialty retail industry
Prior experience working in candy/confectionary focused retail store
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field
SAP experience
Knowledge of product and categories related to candy and/or confectionary goods

Skills:

Strong organizational and time-management skills to adapt to fast moving and changing priorities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment
Ability to hold others accountable for HARIBO’s high standards

The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we’re family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we’ve expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we’ve known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That’s why we’re committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities.

At HARIBO, you’re empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher – all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S.
Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other.

We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com.
We’d love to hear more about you.

What can you expect?
You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.

ABOUT YOU:
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for retail? Does working in growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset!

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions
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HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email careers-us@Haribo.com.

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