Store Development Manager (Retail)

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Indonesia is seeking a Store Development Manager to oversee store planning and execute retail expansion projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in retail store planning and strong expertise in design and project management, ensuring successful store launches and adherence to visual merchandising standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail store planning or development.
• Proven success managing full capital projects from planning to execution.
• Strong knowledge of retail merchandising and customer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of retail development plans for targeted sales.
• Supervise external vendors to ensure quality.
• Design and optimize floor plans for better customer movement.

Skills

Retail store planning

Project management

Retail layout design

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Planogram software

Retail analytics tools

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia, an executive recruitment firm, is partnering with a globally recognized retail organization to hire a Store Development Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing store planning, planogram development, and the execution of retail expansion projects to ensure the successful launch of new store locations. The position works closely with the space planning team and requires strong expertise in retail layout design and project management. The manager will ensure that the company's store concept and visual standards are consistently implemented, while allowing for appropriate adaptations to suit local market needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of retail development plans to achieve targeted sales and profitability goals.
• Manage timelines for each store project to ensure timely completion.
• Supervise external vendors and contractors to ensure quality and adherence to project standards.
• Guide the development of store layouts and fixture plans.
• Coordinate with space planning teams to maintain consistency with established visual merchandising standards.
• Design and optimize floor plans to improve space efficiency and customer movement.
• Work closely with real estate teams to evaluate potential locations, space requirements, and traffic expectations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain product placement plans for all store locations.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are met while adjusting for local shopper preferences.
• Stay updated on industry innovations in space planning and visual merchandising, and promote best practices.
• Train and mentor team members involved in product placement and visual setup.
• Align store layouts with strategies from marketing, merchandising, and operations.
• Manage store setup projects including openings, remodels, and relocations by coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ensure all store development projects meet deadlines, stay within budget, and follow brand presentation guidelines.
• Support store staff with guidance and training on product placement execution.
• Use performance data and shopper behavior insights to refine store layouts and product displays.
• Partner with merchandising teams to maintain and execute a schedule for reviewing product categories and optimizing shelf space.
• Apply proven strategies from global retail formats to improve planning, execution, and performance tracking.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in retail store planning or development
• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience
• Proven success managing full capital projects (from planning to execution)
• Strong knowledge of retail merchandising and customer behavior
• Proficient in planogram software and retail analytics tools
• Skilled in using AutoCAD for store layout and fixture planning
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and influencing abilities across all levels
• Collaborative with merchandising, marketing, operations, and real estate teams
• Ability to lead planning meetings and train team members
• Creative problem-solver with strong business sense
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Willing to travel up to 10%
• Familiar with Ace systems (e.g., AceNet tools, Epicor, RAD, Mango)
• Understanding of category management, pricing, and seasonal planning
• Knowledge of store operations including inventory, payroll, and shrink control
• Experience localizing store design and merchandising for international markets
• Embraces Ace's core values: Winning, Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, Teamwork