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VF Corporation · 1 day ago

Vice President, General Manager (Packs Americas)

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$286K/yr - $358K/yr

15+ years exp

VF Corporation is a company that encompasses the brands Eastpak, JanSport, and Kipling, focusing on self-expression and discovery. The Vice President, General Manager – Packs Americas will lead the regional business by creating and executing strategies in digital, retail, and wholesale channels while driving revenue growth and managing teams across various functions.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall digital, retail, wholesale distribution for Packs Americas (Eastpak, JanSport, and Kipling) business, including full P&L responsibility

Set high expectations and create an environment that maximizes results, achieves strategic and financial plans, and motivates people to succeed

Collaborate with each brand’s leadership teams and the Amer regional leadership team on the 3-year, 5-year, and seasonal strategy

Implement regionally relevant innovation and product concepts into the territory teams through the global product engine

Direct the development and execution of strategy that maximizes the performance of all functional areas within the Americas region, i.e., merchandising, inventory management, store and wholesale management, operations, finance, marketing

Hire, develop and motivate a talented team while building a strong bench for critical roles

Develop effective working relationships with senior level management at major customers, including national retailers and department stores

Establish and uphold each brand's distribution segmentation strategy for sustainable brand growth

Develop key relationships with the cross-functional and cross-regional leaders, and other VF leadership stakeholders

Provide direction on consumer needs for the Americas region through the product creation and development process

Collaborate with senior management in finance, legal, digital technology and human resources to develop strategy and long-range business plans

Anticipate market needs or events and their implications on the consumer and the business; provide vision, direction, focus and motivation; scan the environment, gather and share information needed to solve problems and make informed decisions in a deliberate manner

Through actions and example, ensure that each brand’s values are fully incorporated into business strategies and consumer messaging, upholding the values of the company in all business interactions and acting as a visible leader in promoting corporate social responsibility initiatives

Qualification

Financial turnaround strategiesWholesaleRetailDigital operationsBrand managementChange managementCommercial acumenConsumer behaviorStrategic thinkingCoachingDynamic presentation skillsCommunicationMentoringCollaborative approachAttention to detail

Required

High-caliber retail executive with fifteen years or more of progressive experience

Five to seven years of managerial experience in multi-channel equipment / accessories brands

Experience leading a business of similar size, scale, and complexity with a track record of financial turnaround strategies

Proven success in wholesale, retail, and digital operations for multi-category specialty retail

Strong background in brand management, product merchandising, and retail development

Previous success leading large, diverse teams across geographies

Demonstrated ability to drive significant change management and transformation

Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills to make sound brand and financial decisions

Professional maturity to follow brand strategies, analyze performance, and manage budgets and projections

Proven accomplishments in the region with solid general management experience and strong commercial acumen

Dynamic presentation skills with the ability to be convincing and passionate

Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to work effectively in a team-oriented, matrixed, multi-cultural environment

Ability to manage relationships across all levels with attention to detail and follow-through

Confident yet humble leadership style with superior mentoring, coaching, and team development skills

Effective listening skills, openness to new ideas, and collaborative approach

Deep understanding of lifestyle brands, consumer behavior, competitor landscape, and market trends

Excellent knowledge of major markets in the region and ability to evaluate new opportunities and define strategies

Ability to set high expectations, maximize results, and motivate teams to achieve strategic and financial goals

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Company

VF Corporation

Glassdoor3.6

VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®.

Founded in 1899

Denver, CO, US

10001+ employees

http://www.vfc.com

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