Regional Manager-Southeast

High-quality fresh chocolate - that's what he Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business now employs over 2500 people from more than 80 countries across the group, and the trend is rising. The company's headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Here, against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates and are constantly developing new, innovative ideas in agile teams.

Our Corporate Functions business unit encompasses a wide range of activities. Alongside our Finance and IT Services, Global Marketing and Sales Management as well as Human Resources are also located here. Fresh ideas are developed here every day, and together we turn them into success stories. Personal responsibility and networked work are particularly important to us. Want to be part of it too?

Come and join us.

Regional Manager-Southeast (Florida and Puerto Rico)

Location: Florida
Reports To: President, Läderach North America

POSITION SUMMARY

Läderach North America is seeking experienced Regional Manager based in Florida for our Southeast (Florida and Puerto Rico) area

The Regional Manager, reports into the President of Laderach North America and will assume responsibility for the overall success of the stores by setting targets, supervising store managers, and ensuring they are attained. The ideal candidate is skilled in managing diverse operations at and from a distance. They have a strategic mindset and are excellent leaders. Excellent abilities in financial and operations planning are also essential for the role.

The goal is to ensure our stores will meet and exceed expectations of business development and efficiency. The ultimate Regional Manager is a chocolate-lover with proven experience in effective retail shop and staff management.

What you can expect:

• You will achieve sales goals and profit targets
• You will monitor operational costs and maintain budget report
• You will liaise with the Store Managers to monitor day-to-day store operations
• You will support the Store Managers with business-success matters, such as sales strategies and training the staff in sales techniques
• You will support the Store Managers with personnel matters, including final round interviews, termination decisions, conflict resolution, salary negotiations, seasonal headcount forecasting and conducting performance appraisals
• You will evaluate overall store performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting sales performance
• You will ensure that the stores run with legality and conformity to company regulations, regional laws, and property requirements
• You will prepare and report on sales numbers, personnel matters, inventory, results of company marketing initiatives and systems implementation
• You will prepare and review the annual budget for each store/region of responsibility
• You will plan, evaluate and optimize operations to be efficient and cost-effective
• You will manage escalated customer issues, incident reports, and legal actions
• You will ensure Läderach standards and procedures are followed
• You will perform other duties as assigned by the President of Laderach North America

What we expect from you

• You have at least three (3) years of multi-unit management and leadership experience
• You have a degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred
• You have strong conceptual approach, strategic planning, and implementation skills
• You have knowledge of the retail industry's legal rules and guidelines (specific to the region)
• You have in depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, Marketing, HR)
• You have proven experiencing managing large budgets and sales goals
• You must be able to travel for role related projects and events (70-80% travel requirement)
• You have an ability to cultivate an environment of mutual respect, courtesy, and good manners
• You must possess a strong work ethic and exemplify the Laderach Company Values
• You are expected to able to commute between stores of responsibility with flexibility
• You have a valid drivers' license and ability to be on the road often is highly preferred

What we offer you:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical-80%…