Store Development Specialist Job Description

The Store Development Specialist is responsible for coordinating and communicating store and real estate projects, providing reports as needed, and partnering with Special Projects and Construction as needed to ensure work is completed on time. This position involves tracking project timelines, managing invoice submittals, project reporting, closed store scheduling as directed by Real Estate and temporary closings as necessary. Additional responsibilities include leading projects and building communications for the field that aligns Store Development initiatives.

Project types will include new stores, relocations, expansions, renovations, closings, re-openings and special projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Issue tracking and resolution for open items impacting projects across all project types

o Data entry and business partner follow up using APEX will be critical in this role

• Root cause analysis efforts to eliminate or streamline processes that improve project activities

• Build strong relationships across all lines of business to help drive efficiencies on store development projects

• Coordinate the training of new Store Development Coordinators

• Manage team recognition initiatives

• Create professional communications to keep the field team updated

• Create, schedule, and host training meetings for field team

• If needed, schedule all Store Development Coordinators to projects weekly, ensuring the most cost-effective scheduling while maintaining timelines

• Provide timely reports regarding the status of projects and tasks

• Create and implement new procedures, best practices, useful tools, and efficiencies for new and existing projects

• Follow all Company Policies and Procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

o Minimum three years of experience coordinating processes for a retail chain

o General merchandising and field experience required

o Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office

o Intermediate skill level in Canva

o Able to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment with high comfort level for and adaptability to change

o Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment

o Strong written and verbal communication skills

o Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across all levels

o Detail orientated

o Strong organizational skills; ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see implications and provide solutions and recommendations

o Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule forms

o Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week

o Must be able to work non-traditional hours as needed

o Travel is from 0% up to 10% of the time

Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required.

o Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent and relevant work experience

o Advanced-level skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms

o Store operations knowledge base

o Sharepoint experience

This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.

This position does require relocation to the Store Support Center in Chesapeake, VA if necessary.

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Store Development

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