AddressWith more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.
Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.
Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience – and we need your help.
About This Opportunity
Candidates will need to be based in Michigan
Travel will be required for this role, up to 50% - Travel throughout Michigan
JOB SUMMARY:
Program Implementation Managers support Field Operations in areas of New Store Openings and Changeovers, Project roll outs, and merchandising initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Management - You will manage the roll-out of Projects and Platforms to the markets they serve. Projects include (but not limited to) New Store Openings, Changeovers, Acquisition Integration activities, Win Coffee, New Food and Beverage Programs, program roll outs that hit the stores.
- Verification/Communication - You will lead response to verification/analysis to ensure implemented programs exceed targeted metrics (customer counts, unit and sales dollars etc.)
- Escalation for field teams - Obstacle resolution escalation support to field operations. Coach, teach, and train operations on reporting that supports key initiatives.
- Lead Field Calibrations - Hot Beverage, Vault Resets, COS resets, etc.
- Manage schedule changes - Align stakeholders in Operations and Merchandising on additions/changes to roll-out schedule and return visits to stores.
- Weekly Reporting - Creation and distribution of the Weekly Merchandising Update to include sales and gap reports to support Operations
- Creation and distribution of the Weekly Merchandising Update to include sales and gap reports to support Operations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors/4 Year Degree preferred; experience will be considered in lieu of degree
- Experience: 3+ Operations
Other skills that will make you successful in this role:
- Strong Communication Skills to align resources in the field and SSC. Must be able to clearly articulate issues and recommended solutions.
- Experience in driving and delivering results on enterprise projects
- Leader who has great ability to influence without authority, highly collaborative with others
- Leader who is highly organized to accomplish aggressive deadlines and minimize Operation disruptions.
- Must be able to prioritize tasks effectively with minimal supervision.
- Must demonstrate ability to present data in a clear format to identify trends
- Ability to take a creative and innovative approach to ensuring the right products are available for our customers.
- Ability to coach and influence others.
- Negotiating experience helpful.
- Strong analytical skills.
