Manager, Retail Store Development - Global

Deciem Beauty Group Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative beauty company is seeking a Manager for Retail Store Development to lead global projects. This pivotal role involves overseeing new store openings and renovations, ensuring alignment with design standards and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, a strong background in construction, and the ability to collaborate across departments. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity, diversity, and sustainability, and enjoy a range of perks including generous vacation days, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Vacation & Personal Days

Paid Time Off for New Parents

Monthly Catered Lunches

Employee Assistance Program

Development Grants

Discount on Products

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in global retail project management.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project processes for global retail developments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Budget Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Global Planning

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Project Management Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Wrike

Smartsheets

Photoshop

Job description

Manager, Retail Store Development - Global

• Manager, Retail Store Development - Global

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science-first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder, Nicola Kilner.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Reporting to the Director of Retail, the Manager, Retail Store Development - Global, plays a pivotal role in DECIEM's strategic planning and execution of new store openings, temporary stores, renovations, and capital improvement projects worldwide. This role oversees end-to-end project management processes, from site selection to construction oversight, ensuring alignment with DECIEM's design standards and business objectives.

This hybrid role will be based out of our Toronto head office.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Own end-to-end project management and execution processes for all global retail assets - from site site selection, to consultant coordination, to project scoping, to budget and schedule management, to construction oversight, to project resource allocation… in collaboration with global, cross-functional internal and external stakeholders
• Provide ongoing reports on project status updates, milestones and risks to all relevant stakeholders and senior leaders, while proactively anticipating and creating mitigation plans for potential project roadblocks.
• Chair all consultant coordination meetings to facilitate effective communication and alignment of DECIEM’s design and branding guidelines and standards
• Ensure that cross-functional teams adhere to project milestones and schedules, while identifying potential bottlenecks, and
• Collaborate with cross functional departments including Retail Operations, Product Marketing, Retail Design, Visual Merchandising, Legal, Finance and Facilities to coordinate all store development activities and ensure seamless integration with business operations
• Partner with internal and external teams to forecast OPEX / CAPEX budgets by market location and fiscal year.
• Oversee project budgets and financial forecasts, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high quality standards
• Manage the global sourcing and procurement process for services, materials, and FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) - negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost- effectiveness and logistical efficiency.
• In conjunction with external project consultants, conduct and/or coordinate site visits and inspections to align on location validity, verify building code and safety regulation compliance, track construction execution, etc. proactively addressing any issues that may arise
• Coordinate robust deficiency / punch list walkthrough with onsite GC to ensure that project is executed as per design and branding intent, and according to DECIEM’s established quality standards, prior to handover to Retail Operations department

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Minimum 5-7 years experience with global planning, design and construction of premium retail projects
• Educational background in construction management, facilities management, project management, architecture or related field
• Previous experience working with local and remote global teams - North American, EMEA, APAC exposure a strong asset
  
• Sound understanding of global construction processes, building codes and regulations in retail environments, as well as an ability to read design, architecture, MEP drawings
• Experience using the following software - AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Ms Project, Microsoft Office, Wrike, Smartsheets, Photoshop a plus

WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here are a few of our favorite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates.
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• First dibs on new products.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• Do the right thing
• Respect small things
• Be the future

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey ".

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3