Chief Social Enterprise Officer

Syracuse, New York
Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse NY

The Rescue Mission is seeking an experienced retail professional to lead the organization’s social enterprise, including the Thrifty Shopper retail outlets as well as warehouse and logistical operations. The Thrifty Shopper is a secondhand clothing/home goods outlet, with 18 retail locations across Central NY and the Southern Tier. This position holds top-line accountability for enterprise strategic business planning, retail sales growth and overall customer satisfaction. Operationally the chief Social Enterprise Officer is responsible for effective warehouse operations and logistics. Specific areas of responsibility include Attended Donation Centers (ADCs), Trucking, Warehouse and Stores. This position is also responsible for oversight of sustainable business development opportunities, donor- and community-relations connected to retail functions, and facilities management. This position will partner with internal departments for the purpose of marketing and branding, leadership and development initiatives, and organizational advancement that can be initiated to bring in more dollars for Mission.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analyses and consistent with organizational strategy and objectives. Partner with organization’s executives to finalize plans.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization.
• Develop the distribution plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of distribution operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Formulate and recommend retail/social enterprise policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Direct implementation and execution of sales policies and practices.
• Responsible for seeking new locations in existing and new markets. Oversees real estate negotiations and seeking legal consul on leases/purchasing property
• Researches changing demographics in order to make better decisions on purchasing new goods
• Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals. Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as, senior/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results.
• Achieve optimum employee staffing levels to meet annual budgetary plan. Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations. Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate.
• Ensure communications are coordinated appropriately throughout and with related departments to achieve expenditure requirements, to achieve branding/marketing goals, and to strengthen workforce effectiveness.
• Create positive change through influence of character, modeling integrity, building trust-based relationships, and organizational knowledge.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the organization.
• Prepare and monitor annual budget of social enterprise/retail departments.
• Updates the CEO and leadership teams on progress against strategic plan, performance measures, and budget as needed.
• Assess and recommend profitability of ADC and store locations. Provide recommendations for sustainable business growth into new markets.
• Promotes a safety-first attitude by setting a positive example and ensuring all employees are following safety policies and procedures.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the job
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred in Business Management, Marketing, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of Business Management Experience
• Minimum 5 years Retail Management Experience
• Lease Negotiations helpful
• Experience in working with a multimillion-dollar budget

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position

• Passion for the mission and vision of the organization
• Leadership
• A demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
• Effective interpersonal communication
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Skilled in preparing and presenting information to small, medium and large-sized groups in a public setting (public speaking skills)
• Ability to lead a team as well as serve on a team
• Ability to successfully conduct problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Skilled in technology to create reports, analyze raw data, and/or convey data conclusions
• Maintain a positive professional reputation in the community
• Self-motivated and must have an entrepreneurial spirit

Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values can be seen in our day to day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around the clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow. Since 1887, the Rescue Mission has put love into action through food, shelter, clothing and help.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(K), paid time off, life insurance, supplemental sickness, accident and cancer insurance and much more. Please visit our website at to learn more.

Rescue Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

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