Specialist, Retail Initiatives
Overall Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting key areas of focus for Retail Initiatives that include Operations, Training and Development, Closeouts, Conference Calls, New Store/Relocation process and Project Readiness for all projects
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
- Support Mgr, Retail Initiatives and Retail Initiatives Project Managers with all aspects of the of managers focus area including follow up, communication and issue resolution
- Work with outside vendors and internal teams to order and deploy needed equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, open tops, and connex’s for all project stores
- Coordinate with Retail Initiatives Coordinators on all tasks that support Manager and PM areas of focus
- Deliver training materials to support vendor certifications and summits
- Assist in all operational functions that support the Retail Initiatives team
- Deliver scripts and scheduling all conference call to support kick off of all projects
- Assist in creating and preparing project readiness documents (critical path, pre and documents) that support the Retail Initiatives team.
- Serves as a contact person to store managers and district managers regarding all projects
- Update / maintain Workfront/Box for all projects stores
- Prepare and distribute documentation for project stores
- Assists with expense management for all project stores
- Helps identify missing fixtures and POP for all project stores, ensuring they are promptly ordered and shipped.
- Prepare and submit CERs for all project stores
- Process cash advance requests for new stores, sends to new store managers
- Process pre-open expenses for new store managers
- May perform other duties as assigned *
Required Qualifications
Experience: 1-3 years’ experience, Retail environment preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
Proficient use of Microsoft Office
Working Conditions
- Hybrid / Flexible working conditions
Physical Requirements
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Standing (not walking)
- Walking
- Sitting
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
- Driving a vehicle
- Reaching overhead
Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Nearest Major Market: Nashville