Manager- Location Research

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Irving, TX, seeks a Manager of Location Research to support real estate strategies for new and existing stores through advanced analytics, GIS, and market insights.

You will partner with Real Estate, Finance, Store Planning, and Operations to measure performance and guide store decisions. You will conduct site analytics, manage GIS data, develop forecasting models, and communicate trends to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proven ability to develop market strategies and align analytics.
• Strong quantitative and communication skills expected.
• Experience with GIS, spatial analytics, and retail market planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection analytics for new stores and relocations.
• Manage GIS data and spatial analytic models.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Finance, Store Planning, and Operations.
• Prepare real estate packages and reports for committees.
• Monitor market trends to adapt real estate strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's Degree in GIS/ Geography / Analytics / Finance

Tools

Excel

GIS platforms

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Support Center - IrvingThe Manager - Location Research supports real estate strategies for new and existing stores through advanced analytical methods, internal and external data, market research, industry trends, and spatial analytics, as well as communicating macroeconomic trends within the retail industry. This position will partner with key internal groups to measure and report on real estate strategic projects, competitive intelligence, existing store trends, and new store performance.

Major Activities

Real Estate Research and Analysis

• Conduct site selection analytics for new stores, relocations, and evaluation of the existing store fleet as candidates for renovation or other store-level strategic initiatives.
• Manage and maintain GIS platform, internal and external data, and the development and maintenance of sales forecasting and spatial analytic models.
• Maintain strategic partnerships with Real Estate deal makers, Operations, Store Planning, Construction, and Finance to provide a uniform sales forecasting methodology for the company.
• Manage external data and system vendor/partner relationships for Real Estate Research analytical systems.

Real Estate Strategy and Market Planning

• Analyze the company's existing real estate portfolio to identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings in collaboration with Real Estate deal makers, Finance, Store Planning, and Store Operations.
• Support multi-year real estate market planning process that incorporates growth of new stores, recommendations for capital investment, and disposition of existing stores.
• Monitor market trends and industry dynamics to adapt the real estate strategy and concepts relating to fleet footprint, size formats, and competitor intelligence.

Real Estate Committee Process

• Coordinate the preparation of real estate packages for Real Estate Committee (REC).
• Maintain REC package standards and data repository for REC results.
• Serve as subject matter expert for data research and evaluation related to market and trade area characteristics, demographics, growth trends, sales potential, etc.

Reporting and Performance Analysis

• Prepare regular hind sighting reports on new store performance.
• Analyze existing and new store data, metrics, and systems to identify analytical areas for improvement.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• Experience in developing market strategies, evaluating potential sites, and aligning and standardizing analytical methodologies.
• General knowledge of retail financial and operational principles and theory with the ability to link strategy to financial plans.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must work well on teams & relate well to people at all levels of the company.

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 7-8 years of experience in location strategy, spatial analytics, statistics, GIS, retail strategy, or related field
• 3+ years of management/leadership experience

Other

• Strong systems aptitude; Expertise in Excel, proficient in Word, PowerPoint & GIS platforms
• Project management experience.
• Problem solver with the ability to manage dynamic priorities

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Location Research, Analytics, Strategy, Finance, or a related field preferred

Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires

• Kalibrate/Trade Area Systems Experience
• Reporting or business intelligence tools (e.g., QuickBase, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx)

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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