Traveling Store Opening Coordinator

Ollie's Bargain Outlet - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

The Store Opening Coordinator plays a crucial role in the successful launch of new retail locations. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of store openings, ensuring that each new store is set up efficiently and effectively. The coordinator will lead the store opening project and team, focusing on various elements such as merchandising, store layout, labor costs, and financial outcomes. The role requires a blend of project management skills, retail knowledge, and leadership abilities to motivate and guide team members throughout the store setup process. In this position, the Store Opening Coordinator will design and develop the store layout to maximize the use of available space, adapting the layout as necessary to accommodate changing supply requirements and corporate initiatives. Effective communication with both internal and external partners is essential to keep projects on schedule and ensure that all stakeholders are aligned. The coordinator will also be responsible for coordinating the purchase and setup of store fixtures, ensuring that the physical environment is conducive to a successful retail operation. A key aspect of this role is to meet the staffing needs of the new store. This includes maintaining hiring standards, conducting recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates, and selecting the right individuals for the team. The coordinator will provide motivation and inspiration to Team Leaders and Associates, fostering a positive work environment. Additionally, the coordinator will implement procedures to maintain effective store operations and ensure that proper training is provided to newly hired Associates. Accurate documentation of Associate time records, new hire paperwork, and project plans is also a critical responsibility. The Store Opening Coordinator will manage daily tasks and projects, ensuring that deadlines are met while maintaining a safe work environment. This position may also involve additional responsibilities as assigned, making adaptability and a proactive approach essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop store layout to most efficiently use space provided.
• Revise store layout based on changing requirements of supplies and corporate initiatives.
• Communicate with internal and external partners to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate the purchase and set up of fixtures for the stores.
• Ensure staffing needs of the new store are met by maintaining hiring standards, recruiting efforts, interviewing, and selection of candidates.
• Provide motivation, inspiration and enthusiasm to Team Leaders and Associates.
• Implement procedures for maintaining effective and efficient store operations.
• Ensure proper training is provided to newly hired Associates.
• Provide guidance, motivation and leadership to all Associates during the new store set up.
• Accurately complete required documentation for Associate time records, new hire paperwork, and project plans.
• Manage daily tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in retail architecture or space planning preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in management preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of retail experience in a supervisory role in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with traveling merchandising companies such as Advanced Retail Merchandising, SASR Workforce, and others.