VIB Regional Manager-VIB Retail Administration - #BVIIT031

Title: VIB Regional Manager-VIB Retail Administration - #BVIIT031

State Role Title: VIB Specialist/Manager

Hiring Range: Minimum Low $60,000's - Low $80,000's

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired (NOVA)

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

“Would you like to work in one of the best retail jobs in the country? A typical schedule is Monday – Friday 7:30 – 4:30, no nights, no weekends, and no federal holidays! You never have to handle cash in our stores. We operate stores in federal or military environments with a controlled customer base. Our stores sell office supplies, janitorial and cleaning supplies, and other commercial items to our customers. If you excel in a retail environment and meet the requirements below, apply for this job today. VIB provides quality jobs for qualified Virginians, especially for those who are blind. Grow opportunities for employment and advancement.

Job Duties:

Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is a dynamic, ever-evolving $50+ million social enterprise that offers challenging careers including production, services, retail, sales, customer service, fiscal, procurement, technology, and quality control. VIB is ISO-certified and prides itself on satisfying its customers while saving them money and advancing its mission to create great jobs for Virginians who are blind (or sighted). 

The Virginia Industries for the Blind is an enterprise division within DBVI. VIB is an accredited affiliate of the National Industries for the Blind and a manufacturer and distributor of products and services provided under the provisions of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act and the AbilityOne Program.

We are seeking a VIB Regional Manager to be responsible for the management, operation and fiscal performance of the assignments in area of responsibility.

• Reports directly to the Director of Retail Operations.
• Coach and develop Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers and employees in your area of responsibility.
• Timely communication of direction given by the Director of Retail Operations, VIB and DBVI to the stores.
• Supervises the store management teams in area of responsibility and ensures that all stores in that area are staffed, trained and achieve both AbilityOne and BSC best practice standards (operational standards).
• Additionally, ensure stores have proper inventory management and maintain a high level of merchandising standards in each location.
• Collaborates with peers and leadership team to develop, follow and communicate operational processes for the stores. Implements goals and objectives of VIB to promote efficiency of store operations.
• Fosters strong relations with host commands/organizations to facilitate sales and grow the business proposition and to respond to customer needs and organizational threats in a quick, professional and value adding manner.
• Helps to develop and meet budget commitments on revenue and expenses through effective personnel and inventory management.
• Coordination of marketing and sales promotions within assigned area to promote sales growth.
• Grow business to help maintain and create employment opportunities for the blind and visually impaired individuals.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Strong retail management experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Retail operations experience.
• Customer service experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Good computer skills including Windows application such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to and use time effectively and efficiently and to manage a diverse and dispersed workforce.
• Ability to interpret and apply AbilityOne, Federal and State policies.
• Abilities related to working in a retail environment to include customer service, merchandising, inventory control, Federal Base Supply Center customer requirements, Point of Sale system operation and acceptable sources for replenishment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, vendors and agency personnel.
• Ability to work to increase sales at stores while reducing operating expenses and to use Google calendar to manage tasks and schedule.
• Skill in analyzing, problem solving and exercising good judgment in critical decision making.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience in new store set up and building and maintaining vendor relationships. 
• Experience working in a military environment and in training new employees.
• Experience working in a federal government environment and in multi-store management.

Special Instructions

• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114).

Employees in non-classified positions within the Virginia Industries for the Blind are offered a competitive benefits package that includes an annuity-based retirement plan, leave, and holiday pay that is paid by VIB, as well as jointly paid benefits such as health and life insurance. Employees additionally may enroll in other employee paid supplemental plans.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.