Vice President - Retail Division

Vice President - Retail Division

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

The Vice President of Retail is responsible for overseeing a Retail Portfolio client within Allied Universal. This role involves managing client relationships, ensuring operational compliance, financial oversight, and strategic leadership in the retail security sector.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client Management: Engage with Chief Security Officers, Senior VPs, numerous Regional Vice Presidents, and executive-level leaders.
• Operational Oversight: Manage Regional Managers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client policies.
• Financial Monitoring: Oversee financial aspects including income statements, Accounts Receivable, and Workforce Management for optimized operations. Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and implementing retail strategies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Governmental Liaison: Foster relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, particularly law enforcement and DHS.
• Emergency Response: Activate and manage Special Emergency Response Teams.
• Event Security: Ensure security for large client events and executive protection as needed.
• Training and Evaluation: Conduct staff training on client portfolio requirements and internal policies. Perform CPTED evaluations for properties.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree in criminal justice, Bachelor's degree in Business, or equivalent. CPP certification and CEPTED certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in administrative roles, with 4-5 years at senior management levels in service organizations.
• Industry Expertise: Experience in retail management preferred, prior experience in security industry, law enforcement, or military desired. Contract security experience at the General Manager level or higher preferred.
• Skills: Strong crisis management, negotiation, and financial acumen. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and office management technologies. Strong understanding of security products, services, and their applications in a retail setting. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments, maintain confidentiality, and navigate difficult client relationships.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 30% and mobilize on short notice.
• Possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Proficient in maintaining correspondence and discussions in strict confidence.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company's Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Flex time off plan

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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