About Us
Who We Are
Retail Ready Insights is a recruiting and consulting firm built to help retail and foodservice organizations hire smarter, lead stronger, and scale with confidence.
We partner with growing and established brands to place proven leaders who know how to operate, execute, and deliver results in real-world environments.
Our Mission: Driving growth through human-centered recruitment that builds stronger teams, enhances performance, and supports long-term success.
About Us
Dave Meloni
Retail & Food Service Executive CEO & Owner, Retail Ready Insights
From pumping gas as a teenager to leading multi-million-dollar retail and foodservice operations, Dave Meloni’s journey embodies dedication, hands-on experience, and a deep understanding of the industry at every level. With decades of experience growing teams, optimizing operations, and delivering results, Dave has transformed his passion for convenience and food retail into leadership that inspires and drives growth.
As the owner of Retail Ready Insights, Dave now leverages his frontline-to-CEO experience to help businesses thrive through executive placement, strategic consulting, and operational excellence. He specializes in identifying top talent, developing leadership strategies, and creating actionable solutions that elevate retail and foodservice organizations.
Dave’s approach is grounded in real-world experience, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that success is built on people, process and performance.
Specialties: Executive Placement | Retail & Food Service Leadership | Organization Restructure | Operations Strategy | Talent Development | Executive Coaching | Growth & Transformation
About Us
Dave Meloni
Retail & Food Service Executive CEO & Owner, Retail Ready Insights
From pumping gas as a teenager to leading multi-million-dollar retail and foodservice operations, Dave Meloni’s journey embodies dedication, hands-on experience, and a deep understanding of the industry at every level. With decades of experience growing teams, optimizing operations, and delivering results, Dave has transformed his passion for convenience and food retail into leadership that inspires and drives growth.
As the owner of Retail Ready Insights, Dave now leverages his frontline-to-CEO experience to help businesses thrive through executive placement, strategic consulting, and operational excellence. He specializes in identifying top talent, developing leadership strategies, and creating actionable solutions that elevate retail and foodservice organizations.
Dave’s approach is grounded in real-world experience, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that success is built on people, process and performance.
Specialties: Executive Placement | Retail & Food Service Leadership | Organization Restructure | Operations Strategy | Talent Development | Executive Coaching | Growth & Transformation
Our Team
Jacob Roddy
Senior Talent Partner
Jacob Roddy is a results-driven Senior Talent Partner with over five years of hands-on leadership in multi-unit retail operations. As a former District Manager at Dollar General and Area Leader at Speedway LLC, he directly led large teams of 120–130+ employees, consistently delivering award-winning sales growth, significant shrink and turnover reductions, and stronger customer experiences in fast-paced environments.
Now serving as Senior Talent Partner, Jacob has transitioned from executing retail operations to strategically building them - partnering directly with the CEO, a seasoned industry executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in the gas convenience sector. Drawing on his deep understanding of what exceptional leadership looks like on the ground, he applies that insight to full-cycle talent acquisition and executive-level recruiting. With top-notch talent sourcing and interviewing capabilities, Jacob excels at identifying, assessing, and securing passionate and motivated professionals who deliver immediate impact on operations, culture, profitability, and sustainable growth.
Known for his data-informed decision-making, innovative problem-solving, and commitment to building high-performing teams, Jacob is pursuing his SHRM-CP certification to deepen his expertise in talent development and employee relations. Passionate about connecting proven leaders with organizations focused on operational excellence and sustainable growth, he brings practical retail insight to every search.
Our Team
Jacob Roddy
Senior Talent Partner
Jacob Roddy is a results-driven Senior Talent Partner with over five years of hands-on leadership in multi-unit retail operations. As a former District Manager at Dollar General and Area Leader at Speedway LLC, he directly led large teams of 120–130+ employees, consistently delivering award-winning sales growth, significant shrink and turnover reductions, and stronger customer experiences in fast-paced environments.
Now serving as Senior Talent Partner, Jacob has transitioned from executing retail operations to strategically building them - partnering directly with the CEO, a seasoned industry executive with over 30 years of leadership experience in the gas convenience sector. Drawing on his deep understanding of what exceptional leadership looks like on the ground, he applies that insight to full-cycle talent acquisition and executive-level recruiting. With top-notch talent sourcing and interviewing capabilities, Jacob excels at identifying, assessing, and securing passionate and motivated professionals who deliver immediate impact on operations, culture, profitability, and sustainable growth.
Known for his data-informed decision-making, innovative problem-solving, and commitment to building high-performing teams, Jacob is pursuing his SHRM-CP certification to deepen his expertise in talent development and employee relations. Passionate about connecting proven leaders with organizations focused on operational excellence and sustainable growth, he brings practical retail insight to every search.
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Testimonials
What Leaders Say About Working With Us
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Trusted by Industry Leaders
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
Testimonials
What Leaders Say About Working With Us
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
Trusted by Industry Leaders
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
Testimonials
What Leaders Say About Working With Us
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
Trusted by Industry Leaders
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
“From initial consultation to final interview, the experience was exceptional. They provided a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates who exceeded expectations.”
James P.
Founder
“The level of candidate quality was outstanding. Every person they presented was a real contender. Retail Ready Insights has become our go-to partner for all critical hires.”
Melissa R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“We’ve partnered with many recruitment agencies, but none delivered the consistency and quality that Retail Ready Insights provides. They’re our go-to for every critical hire.”
Alicia T.
Founder & CEO
“We’ve worked with several recruiting agencies before, but none delivered like Retail Ready Insights. Their process is thorough, transparent, and built on real life expertise.”
David R.
Talent Acquisition Manager
“Thanks to Retail Ready Insights, we l filled a critical leadership role in record time. Their professionalism, communication, and insight were unmatched. Highly recommended.”
Monica L.
COO
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Whether you’re scaling fast, filling a key leadership role, or upgrading your hiring strategy, we’re here to help you succeed with confidence and clarity.
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Let’s Grow Together
Whether you’re scaling fast, filling a key leadership role, or upgrading your hiring strategy, we’re here to help you succeed with confidence and clarity.
Get Started
Let’s Grow Together
Whether you’re scaling fast, filling a key leadership role, or upgrading your hiring strategy, we’re here to help you succeed with confidence and clarity.