Traveling Senior Store Opening Coordinator

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Store Opening Coordinator to lead the planning and execution of new store openings. You will supervise coordinators, optimize layouts, and coordinate with internal and external partners to keep projects on schedule.

Responsibilities include coaching and developing store opening staff, improving inventory control and shipping processes, and ensuring timely completion of all tasks in line with the company mission and vision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in management preferred.
• Minimum of two years of retail experience in a management role in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted.

Responsibilities

• Manages, through the Store Opening Coordinators and staff, the ongoing operations and development of the new store program within the scope of the company’s mission and vision.
• Revise store layout based on changing requirements of supplies and corporate initiatives.
• Communicate with internal and external partners to keep projects on schedule.
• Develop and execute plans for all coaching, training and development, evaluating, and supervising of store opening coordinators.
• Evaluate and develop improved techniques for inventory control, shipping and receiving, and efficient use of labor.
• Additional responsibilities to be determined as business needs arise.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Equipment operation

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in management

Job description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• • BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
  • BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
  • BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
  • BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
  • BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
  • BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Ollie’s Associate Benefits:

• • Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 30 days of employment.
  • 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
  • Strong field sales career growth & talent development culture for top performers
  • 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
  • Vast array of voluntary benefits.

Job Title:

Senior Store Opening Coordinator

Reports to:

Manager of New Store Operations

Department:

Store Operations

Exempt Status:

Exempt

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages, through the Store Opening Coordinators and staff, the ongoing operations and development of the new store program within the scope of the company’s mission and vision.

• Revise store layout based on changing requirements of supplies and corporate initiatives.

• Communicate with internal and external partners to keep projects on schedule.

• Develop and execute plans for all coaching, training and development, evaluating, and supervising of store opening coordinators.

• Evaluate and develop improved techniques for inventory control, shipping and receiving, and efficient use of labor.

• Additional responsibilities to be determined as business needs arise.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in management preferred.

• Minimum of two years of retail experience in a management role in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business, or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures frequently in excess of 70lb’s.
• Duties may frequently involve the use of ladders and stairs.
• Frequent standing, bending, stooping and kneeling.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel to new stores including overnight travel required.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.