Retail Development Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Oversee, develop, and manage retail growth initiatives including expansions, relocations, renovations, conversions, and new store openings within the designated territory.

• Act as the main point of contact and a trusted advisor for independent Ace retailers throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Offer project planning, guidance, recommendations, and support from inception to completion.

• Consult, develop, and finalize retail project opportunities utilizing consultative selling techniques.

• Educate retailers and stakeholders on the advantages of store renovations and investment opportunities.

• Motivate and inspire prospects, retailers, and Ace stakeholders to enhance project engagement.

• Cultivate relationships with retailers, District Managers, Retail Operations, New Business, Merchandising, and other cross-functional collaborators.

• Plan and outline project scopes for expansion, relocation, renovation, conversion, and ground-up store projects.

• Collaborate with District Managers on renovation prospect lists and consultation strategies.

• Manage both internal and external resources to adhere to established project timelines.

• Evaluate retail potential and opportunities to optimize store placement and sizing.

• Assist in reviewing potential real estate sites and assessing project feasibility.

• Analyze landlord-tenant criteria and construction components of leases.

• Monitor project updates and tasks using corporate project management tools.

• Conduct project site visits and communication calls to evaluate progress, ensure quality standards, resolve issues, support implementation, and guarantee project completion and transition.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or construction, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in capital project sales.

• At least three years of experience in project management, retail operations, store development, construction management, business consulting, account management, or a related area.

• Familiarity with Ace retail operations programs and initiatives.

• Understanding of basic retail store operations and management.

• General knowledge of building construction is preferred.

• Capable of creating detailed estimates and schedules through project scope development.

• Proficient in evaluating potential real estate locations for project viability.

• Skilled in assessing landlord-tenant criteria and construction sections of leases.

• Experienced in tracking and maintaining project updates using corporate project management tools.

• Able to lead, manage, facilitate, and coordinate multiple retail projects simultaneously.

• Must be capable of developing and presenting a project capitalization workbook.

• Proficient in building relationships and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

• Effective communication skills with business owners, executive leadership, field teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Excellent presentation abilities.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Proficient in PC skills, including Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Willing to work flexible hours remotely from a home office and travel throughout the assigned territory, including overnight trips.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with fully vested matching contributions, quarterly contributions, and annual discretionary contributions.

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.

• 21 days of vacation available immediately.

• Up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire.

• Company car, phone, and fuel card provided for field-based positions.

• Annual Ace Cares Week.

• 20 hours of paid time off per year for volunteering.

• Opportunities to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.

• Access to on-site classes and facilitator-led courses.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Performance management and coaching.

• Campus events such as Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demonstrations, cookouts, and merchandise sales.

• On-site/mobile services including mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentist, eye doctor visits, flu shots, and recycling.

• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers, and more.

• Paid time off for birth/adoption bonding.

• Adoption cost reimbursement.

• Employee Assistance Program offering free visits with therapists and lawyers, financial guidance, elder and childcare assistance, and entertainment ticket assistance.

• Identity theft protection.