Retail Expansion and Store Development Manager #0204GN

Keller Executive Search; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Performance bonus

Travel and mileage reimbursement

Employee merchandise discount

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Retail Expansion and Store Development Manager to lead the opening of new stores from concept through launch in a fast-growing heritage-inspired lifestyle brand. You will coordinate site readiness, vendors, timelines, and internal teams to support a disciplined expansion program in the United States.

Role focuses on managing multiple store openings with strong project management, vendor coordination, and travel to current and prospective locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retail development or project management.
• Experience supporting multi-location retail expansion.
• Understanding of store construction and opening processes.
• Strong project management and vendor coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new store development projects from planning through opening.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and opening milestones.
• Work with contractors, landlords, vendors, and internal departments.
• Coordinate furniture, fixtures, equipment, and store setup requirements.
• Support site evaluations and preliminary location planning.
• Track construction progress and resolve project issues.
• Develop repeatable processes for future store openings.

Skills

Retail development

Project management

Vendor coordination

Store openings

Travel flexibility

Multi-location expansion

Job description

A fast-growing heritage-inspired lifestyle company is seeking a Retail Expansion and Store Development Manager as it prepares to enter additional markets. The brand specializes in premium boots, leather accessories, outerwear, hats, and refined casual apparel designed for customers seeking quality and craftsmanship.

Unlike a traditional retail operations position, this role will concentrate on bringing new locations from concept through opening. The Retail Expansion and Store Development Manager will coordinate site readiness, store setup, vendors, timelines, and internal teams to support a disciplined expansion program.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate new store development projects from planning through opening.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and opening milestones.
• Work with contractors, landlords, vendors, and internal departments.
• Coordinate furniture, fixtures, equipment, and store setup requirements.
• Support site evaluations and preliminary location planning.
• Track construction progress and resolve project issues.
• Develop repeatable processes for future store openings.

• 5+ years of retail development, store construction, project management, or related experience.
• Previous experience supporting multi-location retail expansion preferred.
• Understanding of store construction and opening processes.
• Strong project management and vendor coordination skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.Experience within specialty, fashion, luxury, or lifestyle retail preferred.
• Ability to travel frequently to current and prospective locations.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Performance bonus

Travel and mileage reimbursement

Employee merchandise discount

Salary: $105,000 to $130,000 per year

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