New Store and Renovations Manager

The Fresh Market Inc • Greensboro, NC

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Fresh Market currently has an opening for a New Store and Renovations Manager. The New Store and Renovations Manager plays a key role within the Operations organization by providing on-site project management for new store and renovations projects. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple large projects concurrently.
This position reports to the Director of New Stores and Renovations and works closely with construction, merchandising and field leadership as a project manager on a daily basis. This position requires nearly 100% travel - you will be on-site supporting new store openings across the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in retail business or both.
• A history of coaching and training teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of store fixturing.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time.
• Able to understand and follow shelf sets and plan-o-grams.
• Ability to curate and visually merchandise stores.
• Understanding financial statements and drivers that influence the P&L.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• High level of intellectual curiosity.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• On site project management of remodels, renovations, and ground up new store builds.
• Manage the store set up process for new, relocated, and expanded stores.
• Travel extensively to new store and renovation locations.
• Effectively manage a team of New Store Specialists.
• Ensure The Fresh Market quality and standards are met by monitoring store construction progress, evaluating quality, and taking necessary action to keep projects on track.
• Visit store project sites to confirm progress and schedule store construction effectively.
• Communicate with business partners regarding timeliness of turnover and openings of upcoming store projects.
• Ensure all appropriate parties are kept up to date with the status of projects at all times.
• Schedule, develop and manage weekly calls on project statuses and risks, while coordinating solutions and strategies to maintain project timeliness.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from remodels, new stores, and various assigned projects given by the Director of New Stores and Renovations.
• Ensure completion of store punch list items and follow up on all warranty items in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Team member discount up to 30%
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance available for individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• 401K contribution and match for part-time and full-time team members.
• Personal time off and additional time purchase plans available.

What This Job Offers

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