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

Physical Requirements

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.