Retail Development Project Manager

divh2Retail Development Manager (Kansas City, MO)/h2pAce Hardware Corporation is looking for an experienced Retail Development Manager (Kansas City, MO) who prospect, sell, lead, develop and manage retail projects (expansions, relocations, renovations, conversions and new ground up stores) primarily in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. This role is responsible for delivering a solution to our independent store owners using appropriate business measurements and tools per the project setup agreement. This position has overall performance responsibility for selling, managing scope, cost, schedule and contractual deliverables for the project. This includes applying techniques for consultative selling, planning, tracking, change control and risk management./ppWhat youll be doing:/pulliAlign with Aces values, mission and vision of being helpful in all aspects of your role with internal and external stakeholders./liliConsult and close sales of retail projects using consultative selling skills during meetings with prospective retailers, conversion retailers, branch store candidates as well as renovation projects for existing retailers./liliInspire and motivate to action; prospects, retailers as well as Ace stakeholders to ensure maximum project penetration throughout the Project Managers respective territory. Regularly meet with retailers with the purpose to educate and inform on the benefits of a store renovation. This can be one-on-one or in a group setting./liliPlan and develop scope of retail projects for expansion, relocation, renovation, conversion and new ground up stores. Partner with Ace District Managers. Provide the DM the tools to have a meaningful discussion with their retailers on the benefits of a store renovation. Coordinate with the DM to develop a store renovation prospect list and develop a strategy to consult with the prospects on the benefits of a renovation./liliManage all resources both internal and external to meet established schedules for all projects assigned./liliAssess the retail potential in key existing Ace markets for the opportunity to Right Size Right Place the store to maximize Ace market share by working closely with the appropriate stakeholders./liliProvide support in the review of potential real estate locations in cooperation with the appropriate stakeholders to determine, from a project standpoint, the locations feasibility. Review and ensure Landlord tenant criteria and construction portions of lease are thoroughly evaluated and communicate such with all internal partners./liliTrack and maintain project updates via the current corporate project management tools. This will require updating of the system of various project tasks./liliPeriodically visit sites on all assigned projects to ensure proper installation of all work, administer punch list review and turnover to retailer and District Manager upon completion./li/ulpWhat youll need to apply:/pulliB.S. / B.A. Degree in business administration or construction or commensurate experience/liliCapital project selling experience./lili2- 3 years of retail project management experience./liliWorking knowledge and understanding of Ace retail operations programs and initiatives./liliUnderstanding of basic retail store operations and management./liliGeneral building construction knowledge preferred/liliAbility to formulate detailed estimates and schedules through development of the project scope and ensure that these costs are accurately communicated with the retailer and appropriate stakeholders./liliProvide support in the review of potential real estate locations in cooperation with the appropriate stakeholders./liliAbility to review and ensure Landlord tenant criteria and construction portions of lease are thoroughly evaluated and communicate such with all stakeholders./liliAbility to track and maintain project updates via the current corporate project management tools./liliAbility to effectively lead, manage, facilitate coordinate multiple retail projects concurrently./liliMust be able to develop/present a project capitalization workbook./liliEffective communicator and ability to influence retailers, internal and external stakeholders consistently as well as gain acceptance to drive the execution of programs and or services in a consultative role./liliExcellent and effective presentation skills. Groups include individuals, regional teams, retailer groups and large group presentations./liliExcellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills./liliExcellent PC skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce./liliAbility to work independently with little or no supervision./liliAbility to work flexible hours and regularly travel overnight./li/ulpCompensation Details:/pp$103000 - $115000 Per Year/ppWhy should you join our team?/ppWe live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You dont often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address lifes necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:/pulliIncentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity)/liliGenerous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation./liliComprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) life insurance benefits for you and your dependents/lili21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire/liliYour career at Ace is more than just a job. Its a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation/liliAce invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review/liliWe know the work environment matters. Thats why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales/liliWe bring them to you Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more/liliEmployee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more/liliBirth/Adoption bonding paid time off/liliAdoption cost reimbursement/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events/lili* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies./li/ulpEqual Opportunity Employer/ppAce Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws./ppDisclaimer/ppThe pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individuals education, training and experience, the positions work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires./ppIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability./ppAce Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitln Izcalli, Mexico./p/div