VP, Regional Retail Operations
Panera Bread · Newton, Massachusetts, US
VP, Regional Retail Operations Purpose The Vice President of Regional Retail Operations is a strategic leader responsible for driving sales growth, elevating...
Job description
VP, Regional Retail Operations Purpose: The Vice President of Regional Retail Operations is a strategic leader responsible for driving sales growth, elevating the guest experience, and ensuring operational excellence across a large muti‑state territory. This includes requirements to lead high‑performing regional teams and influence cross‑functional areas such as HR, L&D, Real Estate, Design & Development, Ops Services, and Category Management. This role sets the overall strategic direction for a large, complex retail region and is accountable for scaling operational systems, developing deep leadership bench strength, and cultivating a culture that drives both immediate results and long‑term enterprise value. Candidates must be based in the New Jersey Area, or be wiling to relocate. Essential Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Impact: Sales, Guest Experience & Operational Execution - Set the strategic vision for a large retail territory. - Drive multi‑year growth plans focused on sales, transaction increases, and long‑term value creation. - Act as a key advisor to senior leadership (SVP and above) on regional performance, competitive insights, and regional opportuni...