Store Development Project Specialist

ASICS EMEA; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office gym and sports membership

50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIG

Calm app access

Runkeeper Go premium

Wellness programme and OpenUp access

Four weeks abroad per year

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ASICS EMEA, located near Amsterdam, is seeking a Store Development Project Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of ASICS store projects across the EMEA region. You will oversee design, construction and maintenance of retail spaces, ensuring brand standards while managing budgets and timelines.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in omnichannel store design/construction, a relevant architecture/interior design degree, strong PM skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years coordinating store design/construction across the EMEA region.
• Bachelor's or Master's in architecture, interior design or retail design.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction of ASICS store projects across EMEA.
• Develop realistic budgets and manage approvals within timelines.
• Oversee all project management tasks including approvals, presentations and vendor coordination.
• Manage repairs and maintenance with focus on health and safety.
• Support annual rent, capex and maintenance budgets for retail real estate.
• Assist with lease negotiations and coordinate with landlords for store development.
• Support delivery of store development for openings, refits, relocations, closures and maintenance across ASICS-owned stores.

Skills

Omnichannel retail

Store design & construction

Project management

Procurement & supplier management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in architecture/interior/retail design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Be part of a movement that moves the world

At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Your role in our shared journey

Located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you'll contribute to our mission by driving the successful delivery of ASICS store development projects across the region. You'll oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of our retail spaces, ensuring each store meets our brand standards whilst managing budgets and timelines effectively. Your work will directly shape the physical presence of ASICS, creating inspiring retail environments that connect customers with our brand.

Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Manage the design and construction process for store projects in accordance with established store design guidelines and standards.
• Create realistic project budgets and oversee the approval process whilst ensuring delivery within the approved budget and timeline.
• Oversee all project management tasks including approvals, presentations, briefings, stakeholder management and vendor coordination.
• Proactively manage repairs and maintenance of the store fleet with a focus on health and safety requirements and store uplifts.
• Support the preparation of annual rent, capital expenditure and repairs and maintenance budgets for retail real estate management.
• Assist with lease negotiations and obtain internal board approvals for contract renewals whilst coordinating with landlords to facilitate store development projects.
• In general, support the delivery of ASICS store development projects including new openings, refits, relocations, closures and maintenance across ASICS-owned stores.

You Have The Following Skills

• Minimum 3 years' experience in omnichannel retail overseeing store design and construction projects across EMEA.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, interior design, or retail design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong project management capabilities with solution-oriented approach.
• Experience in procurement & supplier management.

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

Benefits

• Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go app.
• A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
• Working abroad for four weeks every year.
• Hybrid working model: Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.

How To Apply

Are you feeling inspired? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application online and step into a role where you can truly make a difference. Let's move together, step by step, toward an uplifted world.