Hi S***n, I hope you’re doing well. I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by your hands-on leadership running operations, merchandising, pricing and strategic expansion across M***s’ 16 Manhattan locations. We’re partnering with F***c, a rapidly growing grocery retailer in NYC, on their search for a Director of Retail Operations & Strategic Expansion. Given your deep expertise in multi-unit operations, store design and new-site development, I believe this role could be a great match. Would you be open to a brief chat to explore this opportunity further? Looking forward to your thoughts. Best regards, J***e

Hi S***n, Great to hear you’re interested. Would you be available for a 30-minute call tomorrow at 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM EST? If those times don’t work, just let me know your availability. A quick overview of the Director of Retail Operations & Strategic Expansion role at F***c: • Company & Impact , F***t operates 50+ stores across the Northeast, known for innovative store formats, sustainable sourcing and a customer-centric culture. , This role reports directly to the COO and drives the operational strategy that underpins our rapid growth. • Key Responsibilities 1. Develop and implement a multi-unit operations strategy, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all locations. 2. Lead merchandising, pricing and store design initiatives to enhance shopper experience and sales performance. 3. Oversee forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis to optimize profitability. 4. Manage contract negotiations, procurement and supply-chain partnerships with full compliance oversight. 5. Own new-market research, site selection and the end-to-end process for opening new stores. • Why It Fits Your Background With your hands-on leadership at M***s,covering operations, store development, pricing, merchandising and expansion,this role would let you scale those skills across a much larger footprint and have a direct, high-visibility impact. • Growth & Support , You’ll lead a cross-functional team of operations, merchandising and procurement professionals. , We offer a competitive base salary, performance bonus, equity participation and a full benefits package. , F***t invests in leadership development, mentoring and the resources needed to hit ambitious targets. Does this overview align with what you’re looking for? And would 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM EST tomorrow work for our call? Let me know, or feel free to propose other times. Looking forward to chatting! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi S***n, Thanks for asking. For the Director of Retail Operations & Strategic Expansion role, F***t is targeting a base salary between $140,000 and $160,000, plus an annual performance bonus (up to 20% of base) and meaningful equity participation, along with a full benefits package. 3:00 PM EST tomorrow works perfectly,I'll send over a calendar invite. Looking forward to our conversation and diving deeper into how your M***s experience can fuel F***t’s next phase of growth. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi S***n, Absolutely. For the Director of Retail Operations & Strategic Expansion role, the equity component is structured as stock options representing roughly 0.1,0.2% of F***t’s fully diluted shares. These options vest over four years with a one-year cliff (25% after 12 months, then monthly/quarterly thereafter). Final grant size will be confirmed in your offer packet. I’ve just sent a calendar invite for 3:00 PM EST tomorrow. Looking forward to diving into this and more then! Best, J***e

Hi S***n, After the one-year cliff (25% vesting), the remaining 75% vests monthly over the next 36 months (i.e. roughly 1/48th of your total grant each month). Looking forward to diving into this and more at 3 PM tomorrow! Best, J***e