Retail Planner

Scheels Corporate Office
1707 Gold Drive
Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

Overview:

The Store Development Retail Planner position will be responsible for shop development  position will work in an energetic environment and display prompt & effective action in analyzing retail design trends, purchasing (fixtures & materials), and leading fixture development for existing stores. This position will work closely with the SD Team, Line Leaders, store associates, and contractors to provide the best planning and implementation of fixtures and shop development in our existing stores.

Responsibilities:

• Works in conjunction with the corporate office and stores in fixture & shop development
• Works in conjunction with the Scheels hired contractors and architects in store development
• Review pricing information from different suppliers and negotiate the best price
• Meet regularly with vendors to learn more about the latest trends in fixtures and available skill sets
• Make informed decisions that will optimize the functionality of the Store(s) and ensure efficient operations
• Travel to Scheels locations for store visits, remodeling projects and new store setups
• Competitive shop for new ideas to set Scheels above the competition
• Collaborate with the Marketing team and Line Leaders for world class shop development
• Execute project plans to complete tasks on time, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Serve the stores as a liaison to the various fixture manufacturers
• Checks email and voicemail daily – quickly follow up with customers, vendors and associates with all communications
• Develop budgets and timelines for projects
• Assist with all aspects of space planning, fixture development and design within AutoCAD
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to follow up on details
• Proven ability to act on good ideas and problem solve, while adapting to the unknowns
• Maintain good crew relations with full-time and part-time associates at all stores and throughout the corporate offices.
• Set high standards amongst the crew while demanding excellence
• Leadership of the store crew, acceptance as a leader by the store crew
• Complete assignments in an efficient manner, with meticulous attention to detail
• Maintain professional appearance
• Maintain a sense of urgency, see the need to get the job done now
• Demonstrate initiative, take action on your own
• Ability to have a creative and open mind that has the best interest of the Scheels in mind
• Maintain a positive, team oriented attitude that helps contribute to a work environment fostering pride in execution
• Demonstrate high housekeeping standards, including maintaining orderliness and cleanliness of work area
• Strong dedication and willingness to overcome obstacles, to finish out projects
• Self-empowered with strong time management skills
• Highly organized with the ability to follow up on the smallest details
• Exercise good honest judgment, tact, and accountability while effectively working with all levels of the organization and outside vendors
• Strong oral / written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all levels of the organization
• Open to constructive criticism and be able to effectively communicate criticism to team members

Location: Corporate Office in Fargo, ND

Travel: Approximately 60+ nights per year. This includes store visits, site visits, store setups, major trade shows and other vendor meetings. Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Schedule: Must be flexible to work between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday (with nights and weekends as needed), averaging 50+ hours per week

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