VP, Store Support

We’re a leading consumer-driven footwear company and wholesale supplier of women’s fashion shoes to U.S. department stores under brand names like Naturalizer, Via Spiga, Franco Sarto and LifeStride. We’re a marketer and supplier of brand-name, private label and licensed footwear to department stores, mass-merchandisers, and independent and specialty stores.Position Accountabilities:Assures effective and timely communication between Headquarters and Stores by: Accurately representing Store needs to Merchandising, Marketing and other operating areas Communicating and monitoring the adherence to standards, processes, and proceduresAssures implementation of best practices in visual merchandising including: Continuity of positioning messages across all in-store visuals Aligning visual merchandising designs with corporate goals and creative briefs Assures the achievement of financial objectives and Brown Shoe profit goals through: Continuous improvement of business practices and processes Effective management of budgeting, POS, and purchasingProfile Accountabilities:Assures high performance and customer focus from all direct reports for cross-functional impact by: Motivating and inspiring team to achieve their highest potential Providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback Providing the opportunities and tools direct reports need to grow and gain the skills and knowledge needed to realize their potential Attracting talent and selecting high caliber people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences from both inside and outside of the organization Delegating authority and encouraging staff to take calculated risks Adapting style to capitalize on different talentAssures effective management of change to reach functional and organizational goals by: Developing and communicating a strategic direction for the division/functional area Proactively developing intra-company relationships, partnerships, and initiatives Demonstrating creativity by breaking norms, trying new models, and generating ideas Replicating successful endeavors and institutionalizing successful practicesAssures the judicious use of company resources and sound business justification for all budgetary decisions by: Evaluating long-range business impact Searching for the most accurate information and facing the brutal factsAssures a collaborative environment that fosters and values partnerships, diversity, and trust by: Demonstrating and modeling a passion for meeting customer needs and exceeding customer expectations Exhibiting selflessness by helping others become more successful in their roles Promoting the sharing of talent resources across functions and business units to create or improve business results Actively seeking the ideas of others and valuing differing perspectives Building trust by communicating honestly, directly, and candidlyPosition Essential Functions: Communicates with the merchandising, marketing, real estate teams, and support departments, to evaluate needs and opportunities that affect sales execution Evaluates systems and processes related to store systems and determines where efficiencies are needed Identifies and communicates best practices to the field organization that create a focus on sales and on building customer relationships Ensures in-store visuals align with Famous Footwear branding and positioning Ensures effective expense planning and management Partners with VP, Stores to assure accurate identification and representation of Store needs to Headquarters team membersPosition Specifications: Educational Preference: No preferences Job Experience Preference: 7-10 years multi-unit retail management experience Software/Hardware Experience Preference: Microsoft Office, POSCommunication Skills