Coleman Lew Canny Bowen

Vice President

COMPANY:
National multi-unit owner and operator of consumer services/retail locations.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:
The Vice President reports to the company’s Chief Operating Officer and leads/partners closely with local multi-unit leaders and staff throughout the region.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Vice President is responsible for operational, financial, and program leadership of designated locations, including P&L accountability, operations, quality, and service. The Vice President helps drive all key strategic initiatives and is expected to set the tone for the organization through his/her effort, visibility, and energetic leadership. 

Specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

  • Work with multi-unit leaders and location teams to ensure maximum revenue and effective cost control to produce profit.
  • Analyze and establish both customized and scalable strategies for meeting company objectives; apply an analytical and continuous improvement mindset to the business.
  • Perform periodic and quarterly business reviews to ensure performance and make key strategic decisions as needed to deliver on the company’s financials.
  • Build a culture of excellence by developing and leading a high-performing team that provides exemplary programming and superior customer service to all external and internal customers.
  • Maintain full compliance with all regulatory standards and requirements in accordance with corporate policies and local requirements across multiple states.
  • Ensure all equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained at all times.
  • Provide operational support/leadership to multi-unit leaders, location directors, and staff within each location, creating systems, processes, and procedures and establishing solid operating infrastructure.
  • Utilize a hands-on, engaged approach to leading the region, including appropriate staffing levels and financial performance.
  • Communicate regularly and transparently with the owner and leaders, utilizing thoroughly researched and well-thought-out strategies and plans for execution.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum ten years’ experience within the early childhood education industry, including several years as a multi-unit or regional leader.
  • Current or former early childhood director credentials required.
  • Experience leading and cultivating high-performing teams within a region of schools with a passion for providing highest quality of service to families.
  • Sound business acumen with P&L experience to include building and adhering to budgets, reporting, planning, and analysis.
  • A degree in early childhood education, primary education, or related field, strongly preferred.
  • Entrepreneurial, growth mindset with the ability to take on additional responsibility over time.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 60 percent.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and competitive benefits package.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jonas Hedin, Managing Partner
[email protected]
704.377.0362