Store Planning Specialist

Meet Leaf Home. We turn complex home improvement projects and endless to-dos into achievements. With more than 50% of homeowners worried about the cost and effort of home maintenance, we deliver remarkable, end-to-end experiences. And get the job done right, at every step. Bringing innovative products, the best people, and the highest standards to every project. Trusted by more than 1 million homeowners across the US and Canada, we are America's largest direct-to-consumer full-service provider of branded home services and products. Our products, including the patented LeafFilter gutter protection system, have earned numerous awards and recognition from Good Housekeeping, Qualified Remodeler, Angi, Consumer Reports, This Old House, and other consumer review platforms. We are powered by extraordinary people. Our innovative products and reliable services are delivered with convenience, excellence, and quality through 250+ regional sales and installation offices and comprehensive field support offices in New York and Hudson, Ohio. We're proud to say we've been consistently named one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc. 5000 and recognized as a top employer nationally. The benefits of working at Leaf Home are wide-ranging and include: Industry-best compensation packages | Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 60 days | 401k with company match | Paid time off including paid parental leave | Individualized career development programs | On-demand lunch program | Childcare assistance | Free gym membership | Employee assistance programs, including legal, financial planning, and counseling | Employee discount marketplace | Employee Resource Groups such as VetConnect, DEI Committee, Women's Committee. Position Summary: The Store Planning Specialist is responsible for site selection, location deployment, space planning, and all related project management. The project specialist oversees and facilitates location moves, expansions, and new store openings by coordinating with internal teams and vendors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for communications and updates to personnel, including field and internal leadership, field personnel, and external vendors, for new and existing store information and updates Utilize real estate software for market research, lease analysis, and space selection. Perform site selection for current and future locations. Intake all necessary information and measurements in each potential location by recording multiple data points per space. This includes but is not limited to: measuring clear heights, taking space dimensions, charting pain points, and noting space conditions. Includes travel where necessary. Prepare lease offers. Responsible for space planning related to the expansion of Leaf Home product lines in new and existing markets. Manage store openings and relocations for the assigned Leaf Home offices. When necessary, travel to new locations to manage and perform all tasks necessary to open new spaces or relocate existing offices. Coordinate with multiple internal teams throughout the organization to complete new and existing store openings. Required Education and Experience:Required Education Bachelor's degree or a Combination of education, training, and experience. Required Years of Experience 2+ years in commercial real estate, project management, or facility maintenance. Additional Requirements: Proficiency using project management software. Ability to juggle various work activities and shift their attention from one task to another to meet the demands of different stakeholders without "dropping the ball." Proficiency in floorplan software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels to communicate with internal and external stakeholders articulately. Valid driver's license. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite. Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Certifications: Able to leverage information and data to solve business problems, initiate improvements, and increase efficiency. Experience with CoStar Real Estate Key Competencies:Adapting to and managing change. Communicating and building relationships. Business acumen and cross-functional knowledge. Achieving results. Decision-making and problem-solving. Travel Requirements: Indicate any travel or work location Up to 50% US and/or Canadian travel required. Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements: Additional and non-standard hours may be required (exempt). Physical Requirements:Physical Activity:Frequency of work schedule: Standing Occasionally (11-33%) Walking Occasionally (11-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Driving a car/van/truck Occasionally (11-33%) Reaching with hands and arms (up, down, or outward) Rarely (1-10%) Typing Constantly (67-100%) Using hands to touch/manipulate/handle Rarely (1-10%) Climbing and/or balancing Never (0%) Working at heights Never (0%) Stooping, kneeling, or crouching Occasionally (11-33%) Talking and/or listening Constantly (67-100%) Using foot controls Rarely (1-10%) Twisting of the body Rarely (1-10%) Twisting of the wrist/arm Rarely (1-10%) Lifting < 10 pounds Occasionally (11-33%) Lifting between 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally (11-33%) Lifting between 25 to 50 pounds Occasionally (11-33%) Lifting between 50 to 75 pounds Occasionally (11-33%) Lifting over 75 pounds Never (0%) Exposure to extreme heat or cold Never (0%) Exposure to loud noise Rarely (1-10%) Disclaimer This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, functions, and/or responsibilities of this position. Other related functions and responsibilities may be assigned as required to complete assignments or initiatives. Leaf Home reserves the right to change, add, delete, or modify job functions as necessary based on business necessity. The company or employee has the right to terminate employment at any time for any reason; employment is at will, to the extent of federal, state, or local law. This job description does not promise or guarantee continued employment with Leaf Home. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Leaf Home is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion. Equal Opportunity Statement Leaf Home will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical/mental disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated in full compliance with the law). Americans with Disabilities Act Statement and Contact Leaf Home is committed to honoring the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to adarecruiting@leafhome.com.