Store Opening Coordinator

Sally Beauty Holdings•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Store Opening Coordinator is a project management role responsible for the end-to-end execution of new retail location launches. They manage the execution with cross-functional partners and ground-level implementation, to ensure every operational facet is executed according to the opening playbooks and the store is open according to the established timeline. Leads and inspires project teams to meet deliverables in a timely manner with attention to detail and quality outcomes. Shares timely status updates with key business partners across the brand. This individual stays abreast of industry trends in store environment topics including store design and organization tools.

Requirements

Experience with New, Relocation, Remodel, and Closing Stores, preferred
At least 3-4 years of retail experience
Project management experience in a combination of general business and project management
Proven track record of managing complex tasks or technical projects within a large-scale organization.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Excellent skills in planning, organizing, technical task/project management tracking/reporting, and leading cross functional work efforts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Superior organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a team or independently
Focus on customers: Passion for delivering great customer experience
Embraces company direction and culture
Encourages and participates in creative, out-of-the-box thinking
Enthusiasm for the beauty industry and its products. Strong desire to provide the best tools possible for the stores
Establishes trust and demonstrates integrity
Values and builds collaborative relationships
Ability to quickly adapt and learn
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions quickly and effectively; self-motivated
Strong desire for constant self-development and learning
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
Business and financial acumen
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead the "New Store Opening" (NSO) process by managing the defined weekly timelines, critical dates, and project plans to ensure all milestones are met on time.
Provided ongoing feedback to cross functional team to drive continuous improvement and identify potential problems impacting any aspect of the store opening.
Act as the primary point of contact between Support Center departments (Marketing, Operations, HR, Construction) and field management to address issues, solve problems, and keep the project on schedule.
Partners with all key stakeholders, contributors and business and technical resources that must participate in a project. Participated in regular project meetings and follow up with team members as required to focus on business and operational issues or technical issues.
Manages the efficient implementation of each execution step, including delegating duties to all needed parties and keeping team members informed of the project needs, deadline changes, and functionality.
Support field leaders to keep the store team engaged and focused to meet the opening timeline.
Adaptability to handle fast-paced, ever-changing environments; strong problem-solving abilities for supply chain or construction delays; and exceptional organizational skills for managing multiple timelines simultaneously.
Develop collaborative partnerships across construction, facilities, operations, merchandising, marketing, and more.
Maintain a high-level understanding of each team’s business processes in order to identify and facilitate connections between teams to improve coordination of activities that impact store execution.
Identify opportunities and provide feedback for continuous improvement in execution techniques and processes from both Support Center and Field perspectives.
Remains current on technical and professional developments affecting area of responsibility.
Other duties and projects as assigned.