Store Implementation Specialist

Manage Readiness activities involved with New Store Openings, Franchise Changeovers, Store Remodels, Acquisition Transitions/Openings, and Special Projects.

Responsibilities

Execute New Store Openings, Changeovers, Store Remodels, RIS Transitions/Openings, Special Projects, and Calibrations; Manage the day-to-day Merchandising/Ordering, Equipment Functionality, and Infrastructure processes for coverage area(s) (National Market) through remote and site visits; Monitor schedules, KPI review/analysis, spot verification, compliance with Operations, Building/Health Inspectors, 7Clean compliance and related governance; Represent Implementation department in site visits with Operations, Franchisees and other key stakeholders; Communicate, coordinate, and verify efforts with key stakeholders including Market Leaders, Area Leaders, SSC, and Program Implementation Leaders; Ensure program scope and business objectives are clearly documented; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed product flow, displays and Sales Plan execution; Coach stakeholders to ensure the project team works together efficiently and effectively; Review infrastructure process for New Store Openings, Changeovers and Special Projects; Analyze current assortment with national schematics and regional items/programs to tailor assortment to the local store; Potentially oversee and manage support staff activities, such as New Store and Changeover infrastructure, resetting, scheduling and communication; Execute and manage complex Operations schedules concurrently with Construction, Operations, Planning and Vendors; Assist with initial store payroll, audit, lottery setup and cash reporting, and cost of goods accounting during change and control activities; Complete By Item Checklist for building maintenance and Design Package fulfillment

Requirements

High School/GED; 3+ years relevant work experience; 3-5+ years in retail, grocery, or food management service sales; strong facilitation and organizational skills; ability to analyze, use and explain specific, logical, and detailed, complicated processes; excellent written and verbal skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams; weekend, evening, and holiday work required; thorough knowledge of Store Operations including financial management, merchandising, store reports, human resources; ability to solve problems by assessing the situation, leveraging data where applicable, identifying root cause and developing potential solutions; high level of agility and adaptability; ability to quickly learn details of new business functions and operate in various project methodologies; ability to properly plan and fiscally execute all activities; strong organizational skills; Microsoft Suite; travel skills; any license or certification as required by location