Executive Vice President (EVP)

Job Description

• Distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
• Job Description
• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Position Summary:
  
  

The Executive Vice President is responsible for assisting the President in leading and driving execution of the Company’s strategies and initiatives across assigned functional areas that may include sales, procurement, operations, finance and/or HR. Accountable for achieving established profit, sales and expense management metrics in assigned functional areas. Ensures all company policies and practices are enforced and followed to ensure compliance with organizational standards. This role is considered an executive development role in preparation of attaining an President position. This 24/7 distribution center has 650 associates.

• Position Responsibilities:
• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures across assigned functional areas of the Operating Company. Conducts and reviews feasibility of new or revised systems, procedures and processes for continuous improvement.
• While the EVP may be assigned direct responsibility for specific functional areas, the EVP is expected to gain expertise and understanding of all functional areas and their related standard operating processes.
• Supervisory responsibilities include performance management, talent development, talent acquisition and succession planning. Demonstrates leadership skills that promote and provide for a respectful, productive work environment and culture of accountability.
• Lead and manage the planning and budgeting process for assigned functional areas in order to meet business objectives by establishing current and long range goals.
• Review and analyze financial reporting and statements to determine status in attaining financial objectives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• High School Diploma/GED
• 6 - 10 Years in senior management role and experience within related industry
• Demonstrated success in functional area of responsibility, i.e. sales, procurement, finance, operations
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated acumen in P&L/financials management
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Masters in business administration or related field of study
• 10 years senior management experience within foodservice distribution industry
• Demonstrated success in talent development and performance management in functional area of responsibility