Store Development Manager

NAPA Auto Parts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading automotive parts retailer in Atlanta is seeking a Store Development Manager. This role involves coordinating the successful opening of new stores and managing multiple projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in retail development or related fields. Strong communication and project management skills are essential. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail store development or related field.
• Proven track record of driving complex initiatives to successful conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven track record driving complex initiatives to timely conclusions via communication and collaboration.
• Develops new processes to support change management.
• Strong cross-functional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute activities for successful store openings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive execution activities.
• Produce weekly status reports on all projects.
• Drive innovative solutions to ensure store readiness and sales success.
• Improve processes and tools to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Prioritize work and stay flexible to maximize productivity and results.
• Analyze openings, report results, and adapt as necessary.
• Produce a weekly status report on all project stages.

Skills

Retail store development

Construction project management

Cross-functional project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Clear Communication

GPC Values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field

Construction Management

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Store Development Manager reports to the Director, New Store Project Management and is responsible for the effective opening and transitioning of new stores for NAPA, Genuine Parts Company's U.S. Automotive Group. The Store Development Manager works with cross-functional teams in executing NAPA's market growth plans. This new function for NAPA is a critical capability to enable the execution of the company's strategic growth plan.

Core Competencies

• Delivers Results — targets opportunities, engages others and creates accountability
• Collaborative – works well across teams to motivate and coordinate
• Effective Prioritization – understand and prioritize what is most important while leading cross-functional teams to deliver on commitments
• Organized and Detail Oriented – ability to develop comprehensive execution plans to deliver on market growth strategy
• Responsive & Change Oriented—drives the company's need for inorganic market growth guided by strategy and changing market dynamics
• Effectively Communicates – delivers messages that foster buy-in and engagement and clearly articulates objectives and strategies
• Embodies GPC Values – breaks down silos to drive more efficient execution and creates an environment in which taking responsibility and accountability is recognized

Primary Roles

• Works with cross-functional teams to coordinate and execute all activities to enable a successful store opening/project completion, including tracking and reporting, particularly pre- and post-opening coordination with Store Operations leadership.
• Effectively collaborate with multiple internal teams and stakeholders to drive execution activities to ensure alignment, coordination, and open communication.
• Execute and update the Playbook to drive all store opening critical path and timelines for each of their assigned projects, including key milestones, deliverables, and task owners.
• Drive innovative solutions to ensure store readiness and sales success.
• Ensure an ongoing focus on improving processes and tools to ensure all projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high quality.
• Consistently prioritize work and maintain a high degree of flexibility to maximize productivity and results.
• Analyze success factors from prior openings, communicate results, and adapt as necessary.
• Produce a weekly status report on all projects, track all project stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in retail store development, construction project management, or related field.
• Store knowledge of commercial construction processes and retail store standards.
• Proven track record driving complex initiatives to timely and successful conclusions through highly effective communication, presentation, and collaboration skills across all levels of leadership.
• Demonstrates ability to develop new ways of thinking and processes to support change management.
• Strong cross-functional project management and organizational skills with proven problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and technical aptitude.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Retail

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance