Retail Development Project Manager

Job Description: • Lead, develop, and manage retail growth projects including expansions, relocations, renovations, conversions, and new store development throughout the assigned territory • Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor to independent Ace retailers throughout the project lifecycle • Provide project planning, guidance, recommendations, and support through completion • Consult, develop, and close retail project opportunities using consultative selling skills • Educate retailers and stakeholders on store renovation benefits and investment opportunities • Inspire and motivate prospects, retailers, and Ace stakeholders to maximize project penetration • Build relationships with retailers, District Managers, Retail Operations, New Business, Merchandising, and other cross-functional partners • Plan and develop project scopes for expansion, relocation, renovation, conversion, and ground-up store projects • Coordinate with District Managers on renovation prospect lists and consultation strategies • Manage internal and external resources to meet established project schedules • Assess retail potential and opportunities to right-size and right-place stores • Support review of potential real estate locations and evaluate project feasibility • Review landlord-tenant criteria and construction portions of leases • Track project updates and tasks in corporate project management tools • Conduct project site visits and communication calls to assess progress, validate quality standards, resolve issues, support implementation, and ensure project completion and turnover Requirements: • B.S. / B.A. degree in business administration or construction, or commensurate experience • Capital project selling experience • Minimum of three years of experience in project management, retail operations, store development, construction management, business consulting, account management, or a related field • Working knowledge and understanding of Ace retail operations programs and initiatives • Understanding of basic retail store operations and management • General building construction knowledge preferred • Ability to formulate detailed estimates and schedules through project scope development • Ability to review potential real estate locations for project feasibility • Ability to evaluate landlord-tenant criteria and construction portions of leases • Ability to track and maintain project updates using corporate project management tools • Ability to lead, manage, facilitate, and coordinate multiple retail projects concurrently • Must be able to develop and present a project capitalization workbook • Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders without direct authority • Ability to communicate effectively with business owners, executive leadership, field teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders • Excellent presentation skills • Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills • Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision • Ability to work flexible hours remotely from a home office and travel throughout the assigned territory, including overnight travel Benefits: • Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level • 401(k) retirement savings plan with fully vested matching contribution, quarterly contributions, and annual discretionary contribution • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits • 21 days of vacation immediately available • Up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire • Company car, phone, and fuel card for field-based positions • Annual Ace Cares Week • 20 hours off work per year to volunteer • Opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation • On-site classes and facilitator-led courses • Tuition assistance program • Performance management and coaching • Campus events including Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales • On-site/mobile services including mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, and recycling • Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers, and more • Birth/adoption bonding paid time off • Adoption cost reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program with free therapist and lawyer visits, financial guidance, elder and childcare assistance, and entertainment ticket assistance • Identity theft protection