Retail Planner

Scheels All Sports•Fargo, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Development Retail Planner is responsible for shop development at Scheels, including analyzing retail design trends, purchasing fixtures and materials, and leading fixture development for existing stores. The role works closely with the Store Development team, Line Leaders, store associates, contractors, architects, vendors, and the corporate office to plan and implement fixture and shop development. The position is based at the corporate office in Fargo, North Dakota, and involves approximately 60 or more nights of travel per year for store visits, site visits, store setups, major trade shows, and vendor meetings. A valid driver’s license is required. The schedule must be flexible between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with nights and weekends as needed, averaging 50 or more hours per week. The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree in business, construction management, or a related field and/or 2–3 years of experience. Leadership and Scheels experience are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Gmail is required, while AutoCAD experience is preferred. The role requires strong organization, communication, problem-solving, time-management, and follow-through skills; a creative, adaptable, team-oriented approach; and the ability to lead and collaborate across the organization. The employee must be able to perform the listed physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation and handle medium work involving lifting or exerting force up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Must be flexible to work between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with nights and weekends as needed; the role averages 50 or more hours per week.
Associate’s degree in business, construction management, or a related field preferred, and/or 2–3 years of experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Gmail.
Strong organizational skills and ability to follow up on details.
Ability to solve problems, act on ideas, and adapt to uncertainty and a changing work environment.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively, maintain a positive team-oriented attitude, and help others.
Ability to listen, learn, apply knowledge, accept critical feedback, and communicate feedback constructively.
Ability to apply basic math, grammar, punctuation, and spelling concepts.
Must meet Scheels dress and grooming expectations.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Expected to follow safety procedures and perform duties in a manner that minimizes injury risk.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in business, construction management, or a related field.
Leadership experience.
Scheels experience.
AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

Work with the corporate office and stores on fixture and shop development.
Coordinate with Scheels-hired contractors and architects on store development.
Review supplier pricing and negotiate for the best price.
Meet regularly with vendors to learn about fixture trends and available capabilities.
Make informed decisions to optimize store functionality and efficient operations.
Travel to Scheels locations for store visits, remodeling projects, and new store setups.
Competitive shop for ideas that distinguish Scheels from competitors.
Collaborate with the Marketing team and Line Leaders on shop development.
Execute project plans, complete tasks on time, and revise plans as requirements change.
Serve as a liaison between stores and fixture manufacturers.
Check email and voicemail daily and promptly follow up with customers, vendors, and associates.
Develop project budgets and timelines.
Assist with space planning, fixture development, and design using AutoCAD.
Maintain effective crew relations with full-time and part-time associates across stores and corporate offices, set high standards, and provide leadership to store crews.
Complete assignments efficiently and with meticulous attention to detail.
Maintain a professional appearance and high housekeeping standards, including an orderly and clean work area.
Demonstrate urgency, initiative, sound time management, and persistence in completing projects.
Use good judgment, tact, and accountability when working with all organizational levels and outside vendors.
Communicate and present effectively and promptly, and give and receive constructive criticism.