Retail Development Project Manager

• Align with Ace’s values, mission and vision of being helpful in all aspects of your role with internal and external stakeholders
• Consult 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
• Inspire and motivate to action
• prospects, retailers as well as Ace stakeholders to ensure maximum project penetration throughout the Project Managers respective territory
• Plan and develop scope of retail projects for expansion, relocation, renovation, conversion and new ground up stores
• Manage all resources both internal and external to meet established schedules for all projects assigned
• Assess 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
• Provide support in the review of potential real estate locations in cooperation with appropriate stakeholders to determine, from a project stand point, the locations’ feasibility
• Track and maintain project updates via the current corporate project management tools
• Periodically 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

• B.S. / B.A. Degree in business administration or construction or commensurate experience
• Capital project selling experience
• 2- 3 years of retail project management experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of Ace retail operations programs and initiatives
• Understanding of basic retail store operations and management
• General building construction knowledge preferred
• Ability 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
• Ability to review and ensure Landlord tenant criteria and construction portions of lease are thoroughly evaluated and communicate such with all stakeholders
• Ability to track and maintain project updates via the current corporate project management tools
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, facilitate & coordinate multiple retail projects concurrently
• Must be able to develop/present a project capitalization workbook
• Effective 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
• Excellent and effective presentation skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent PC skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Salesforce
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours and regularly travel overnight

General building construction knowledge

• Incentive opportunities
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• On-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program
• Frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
• Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise, travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Employee 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
• Identity theft protection