Associate Store Development Planner

Barnes & Noble • New York, NY

10d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Store Development Planner is responsible for supporting the Store Development, Purchasing and Construction teams, in the execution of New Stores, Remodels and Fleet/Rollout improvements through plan development and execution. The Associate Development Planner will assist in direct communication and streamline the New Store Plan process as a liaison between Store Development, Purchasing, Construction, Store Planning and Store Design. In addition, will have direct communication with external partners, such as Architects. The Associate Development Planner must be an expert in the use and function of AutoCAD. An employee in this position can expect a starting rate between $80,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. What You Do Update store plans in AutoCAD (Preliminary Base Plans, As built conditions, etc.) Partner with internal teams to gather and organize information from landlords Manage and maintain organization of tracking documents such as schedules and other means of information tracking Learn and understand Barnes & Noble standards when developing fixture plans and Construction Drawings Liaison between internal departments to streamline the design process and sharing of information Quickly become familiar with store fixtures and furniture used in stores. Management and creation of fixture manuals and knowledge of fixture plans required Compose general correspondence as required by department Develop and prepare forms as needed relative to Store Development process Coordinate and schedule meetings with key partners in Store Development process Knowledge & Experience This role is based in our New York City headquarters Must be able to travel, project specific Bachelor’s degree is required Must be proficient in AutoCad Must be optimistic and enthusiastic Ability to work and be successful in a fast-paced work environment Excellent writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Proficiency in Nitro, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook Ability to learn proprietary software programs Solid problem-solving skills a must Must have excellent team building skills EEO Statement As an Affirmative Action Employer, Barnes & Noble hires qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary for the success of our business and is committed to diversity in the workplace. An essential part of this policy is providing equal employment opportunity for all. All employment practices and decisions—including those involving application procedures, recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, placement, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, training, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, discipline, leave of absence, layoff, recall, termination and general treatment during employment—will be conducted without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), hairstyle, height and/or weight, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other self-identified, perceived or actual characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Contact [phone]. Terms of Use, Copyright, and Privacy Policy © 1997-2024 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. 33 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003

Requirements

• This role is based in our New York City headquarters
• Must be able to travel, project specific
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Must be proficient in AutoCad
• Must be optimistic and enthusiastic
• Ability to work and be successful in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Nitro, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to learn proprietary software programs
• Solid problem-solving skills a must
• Must have excellent team building skills

Responsibilities

• Update store plans in AutoCAD (Preliminary Base Plans, As built conditions, etc.)
• Partner with internal teams to gather and organize information from landlords
• Manage and maintain organization of tracking documents such as schedules and other means of information tracking
• Learn and understand Barnes & Noble standards when developing fixture plans and Construction Drawings
• Liaison between internal departments to streamline the design process and sharing of information
• Quickly become familiar with store fixtures and furniture used in stores. Management and creation of fixture manuals and knowledge of fixture plans required
• Compose general correspondence as required by department
• Develop and prepare forms as needed relative to Store Development process
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with key partners in Store Development process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level