Vice President, Retail Operations

  • Acosta, Inc.
  • Bentonville, Arkansas
  • Full Time

DESCRIPTION

The Vice President, Retail Operations is responsible for leading the execution of highly technical, instore shopper engagement programs while driving the development and scaling of new business and innovative service offerings. This leader will design and implement operational frameworks that enable innovation, ensure measurable performance, and seamlessly integrate new programs into existing retail operations.

This role plays a critical part in advancing technologyenabled solutions, including leveraging AI, data analytics, and automation to enhance execution, optimize performance, and deliver nextgeneration shopper engagement experiences across the retail environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Technical Program Execution Lead the execution of complex, technologyenabled instore shopper engagement programs, ensuring consistent delivery and scalable performance.

  • KPI Development & Performance Management Design and implement scorecarding and KPI frameworks; monitor program performance and make adjustments to ensure targets are met or exceeded.

  • New Business & Service Innovation Oversee the development of new service offerings from concept through pilot and full rollout, ensuring operational readiness and longterm viability.

  • Operational Framework Development Build structured, repeatable processes that support efficient execution, scalability, and consistency across all programs.

  • AI & Data-Driven Enablement Leverage AI, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to optimize field execution, enhance decisionmaking, and drive continuous improvement.

  • Business Integration Identify opportunities to integrate new programs into existing operations, ensuring alignment with current infrastructure and maximizing efficiency.

  • CrossFunctional Leadership Partner across Sales, Analytics, Finance, HR, and Compliance to ensure alignment, feasibility, and successful execution of initiatives.

  • Vendor & Partner Management Establish and manage strong relationships with external vendors and technology partners to support innovation and ensure accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Technical Program Execution Lead the execution of complex, technologyenabled instore shopper engagement programs, ensuring consistent delivery and scalable performance.

  • KPI Development & Performance Management Design and implement scorecarding and KPI frameworks; monitor program performance and make adjustments to ensure targets are met or exceeded.

  • New Business & Service Innovation Oversee the development of new service offerings from concept through pilot and full rollout, ensuring operational readiness and longterm viability.

  • Operational Framework Development Build structured, repeatable processes that support efficient execution, scalability, and consistency across all programs.

  • AI & Data-Driven Enablement Leverage AI, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to optimize field execution, enhance decisionmaking, and drive continuous improvement.

  • Business Integration Identify opportunities to integrate new programs into existing operations, ensuring alignment with current infrastructure and maximizing efficiency.

  • CrossFunctional Leadership Partner across Sales, Analytics, Finance, HR, and Compliance to ensure alignment, feasibility, and successful execution of initiatives.

  • Vendor & Partner Management Establish and manage strong relationships with external vendors and technology partners to support innovation and ensure accountability.

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ABOUT US

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req ID: 29245

Job ID: 521797053
Originally Posted on: 5/20/2026

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