Store Implementation Specialist

7-Eleven • Newark, NY

4d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

7-Eleven is seeking a Store Implementation Specialist to manage readiness activities for new store openings, franchise changeovers, store remodels, acquisition transitions/openings, and special projects. This role involves ensuring all aspects of store readiness, including merchandising, equipment functionality, and infrastructure, are executed effectively. The specialist will monitor schedules, analyze KPIs, ensure compliance with various standards, and represent the implementation department in stakeholder meetings. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to developing store layouts, displays, and sales plans. The role also requires coaching stakeholders, reviewing operational processes, tailoring product assortments to local markets, and potentially managing support staff. The specialist will execute and manage complex operations schedules concurrently with other departments and vendors, and assist with initial store setup tasks such as payroll, audits, and accounting during transition periods.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in retail, grocery, or food management service sales.
• Possess strong facilitation and organizational skills.
• Able to analyze, use, and explain specific, logical, and detailed, complicated processes.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Thorough knowledge of Store Operations including financial management, merchandising, store reports, human resources, etc.
• Ability to solve problems by assessing the situation, leveraging data where applicable, identifying root cause, and developing potential solutions.
• High level of agility and adaptability; ability to quickly learn details of new business functions and operate in various project methodologies.
• Must possess the ability to properly plan and fiscally execute all activities.
• Strong organizational skills, Microsoft Suite and Travel skills are a must.

Nice To Haves

• High School/GED
• Training any license or certification as required by location.

Responsibilities

• Execute New Store Openings, Changeovers, Store Remodels, RIS Transitions/Openings, Special Projects, and Calibrations.
• Manage the day-to-day Merchandising/Ordering, Equipment Functionality, and Infrastructure processes for coverage area(s) (National Market) through remote and site visits.
• Monitor schedules, review/analyze KPIs, and conduct spot verification.
• Ensure compliance with Operations, Building/Health Inspectors, 7Clean compliance, and related governance.
• Represent the Implementation department in site visits with Operations, Franchisees, and other key stakeholders.
• Communicate, coordinate, and verify efforts with key stakeholders including Market Leaders, Area Leaders, SSC, and Program Implementation Leaders.
• Ensure program scope and business objectives are clearly documented.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed product flow, displays, and Sales Plan execution.
• Coach stakeholders to ensure the project team works together efficiently and effectively.
• Review infrastructure process for New Store Openings, Changeovers, and Special Projects.
• Analyze current assortment with national schematics and regional items/programs to tailor assortment to the local store (Retailer Initiative).
• Potentially oversee and manage support staff activities, such as New Store and Changeover infrastructure, resetting, scheduling, and communication.
• Execute and manage complex Operations schedules concurrently, in coordination with Construction, Operations, Planning, and Vendors.
• Assist with initial store payroll, audit, lottery setup and cash reporting, and cost of goods accounting during change and control activities.
• Complete By Item Checklist for building maintenance and Design Package fulfillment.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED