Regional Manager of Grocery Connect Subsidiary of Bonton Farms

Bonton Farms

Dallas, TX

Vision , Medical , Dental , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Regional Manager of Grocery Connect Subsidiary of Bonton Farms

Job Overview: As the Regional Manager of Grocery Connect, you will be responsible for the strategy and implementation for center programming as well as operations of the regional centers during the pilot process and future rollout. Reporting to the Director of Grocery Connect, you will lead the design and implementation of marketing campaigns, programming for customer buying habit changes and eventually, digital gap needs along with establishing and developing regional partnerships around programming, team management, and operations of the regional GC centers. This role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in project management, partnership development, program creation and implementation, team leadership, and a passion for community well-being.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

Develop a compelling vision and narrative for Grocery Connect programming that is layered from simple grocery access through buying pattern changes around grocery shopping into digital skill building through GC that translates to staying abreast of technical skills necessary to function in society.
Lead the pilot project in Dallas while refining the playbook of Grocery Connect centers for use in the larger rollout.

2. Fundraising and Partnerships:

Support the Directors fundraising efforts with current data on programming and their impacts, key partnerships and critical learnings from the pilot sites.
Craft and communicate a persuasive story around food as the equalizer to engage partner programs to encourage purchasing decision changes within the communities.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in food access and health non-profit sectors to support GC center impact and programming around buying habit transition and digital literacy.

3. Team Management and Pilot Implementation:

Direct the pilot implementations of Grocery Connect at three sites in 2024 with a startup mindset, emphasizing the importance of agility, rapid learning, and detail-oriented project management to ensure scalability.
Hire, lead, and manage staff of Grocery Connect sites and the region, instilling a culture of attention to detail, innovation, and problem-solving to pre-empt challenges and capitalize on opportunities for growth.

4. Public Relations and Media Engagement:

Act as the public face of Grocery Connect within the region, engaging with media to promote its growth and impact.
Work with Communications team at Bonton Farms and partners for various PR opportunities.

5. Communication and Reporting:

Inform the Director of Grocery Connect about pilot and programming progress and escalate important matters as needed.
Accountable for achieving desired metrics at pilot locations with support from the Director
Manage the marketing strategy and needs for Grocery Connect during the pilot responding to variations necessary for different sites resulting in a sound framework as part of the playbook for future rollout.
Manage the budget and project funding for the Grocery Connect initial pilot and regional sites long-term, providing periodic updates for the Director, the boards of Bonton Farms or Grocery Connect and sponsoring foundations.

6. Travel and Site Presence:

Presence in Dallas during pilot year of 2024 is critical with some travel as the future rollout and expansion of the region or support of the rollout nationally requires.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree (BA) required.
Proven project management experience with a successful track record of completion.
Demonstrated experience presenting and crafting compelling stories for C-suite executives and Boards of Director-level stakeholders.
Previous team supervision experience, emphasizing the ability to drive deliverables and project completion.
Demonstrated experience creating, building and maintaining partnerships with other organizations
Knowledge or experience with low income communities and their needs and generational experiences a plus.
Previous involvement in non-profit organizations and programming is highly desirable.
Openness and willingness to travel as needed.
Comfortable with a startup culture taking a hands-on, detailed approach when necessary to solve problems

Core Competencies:

Highly effective leader that demonstrates a fundamental respect for the dignity of others. Works collegially and is a proven community builder.
Self-starter that doesnt require constant oversight while delivering results against the strategic initiatives.
A unifier and able to bring together people from various backgrounds and perspectives of race, socioeconomic status and political beliefs to work together collaboratively and with mutual respect.
An innovator, capable of creating or seizing opportunities to improve service effectiveness and client outcomes and build strategic partnerships with other organizations.
Understands the core values of Bonton Farms as bathed in our Christian faith including our why To see the image of God fully manifested in the lives of those we serve.
Applies managerial and technical skills to measure and improve efficiency and effectiveness. Able to effectively address overlapping projects and deadlines.
Able to form and lead a team in managing multiple and often simultaneous demands of program participants.
A demonstrated commitment to inclusion; valuing a diversity of perspectives and encouraging contributions from all invested entities.
Politically astute and tactful; attentive to the perspectives and competing interests of various internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a flexible, growth-oriented environment while maintaining a positive solution-oriented approach

For more information about benefits, compensation, and the interview process, please contact the HR department. Visit GroceryConnect.org for more details about our initiative.