NAPA Auto Parts
The Store Development Manager reports to the Director, New Store Project Management and is responsible for the effective opening and transitioning of new stores for NAPA, Genuine Parts Company's U.S. Automotive Group. The Store Development Manager works with cross-functional teams in executing NAPA's market growth plans. This new function for NAPA is a critical capability to enable the execution of the company's strategic growth plan.
Core Competencies
Delivers Results — targets opportunities, engages others and creates accountability
Collaborative – works well across teams to motivate and coordinate
Effective Prioritization – understand and prioritize what is most important while leading cross-functional teams to deliver on commitments
Organized and Detail Oriented – ability to develop comprehensive execution plans to deliver on market growth strategy
Responsive & Change Oriented—drives the company's need for inorganic market growth guided by strategy and changing market dynamics
Effectively Communicates – delivers messages that foster buy-in and engagement and clearly articulates objectives and strategies
Embodies GPC Values – breaks down silos to drive more efficient execution and creates an environment in which taking responsibility and accountability is recognized
Primary Roles
Works with cross-functional teams to coordinate and execute all activities to enable a successful store opening/project completion, including tracking and reporting, particularly pre- and post-opening coordination with Store Operations leadership.
Effectively collaborate with multiple internal teams and stakeholders to drive execution activities to ensure alignment, coordination, and open communication.
Execute and update the Playbook to drive all store opening critical path and timelines for each of their assigned projects, including key milestones, deliverables, and task owners.
Drive innovative solutions to ensure store readiness and sales success.
Ensure an ongoing focus on improving processes and tools to ensure all projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high quality.
Consistently prioritize work and maintain a high degree of flexibility to maximize productivity and results.
Analyze success factors from prior openings, communicate results, and adapt as necessary.
Produce a weekly status report on all projects, track all project stages.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in retail store development, construction project management, or related field.
Store knowledge of commercial construction processes and retail store standards.
Proven track record driving complex initiatives to timely and successful conclusions through highly effective communication, presentation, and collaboration skills across all levels of leadership.
Demonstrates ability to develop new ways of thinking and processes to support change management.
Strong cross-functional project management and organizational skills with proven problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and technical aptitude.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Retail
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Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
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Core Competencies
Delivers Results — targets opportunities, engages others and creates accountability
Collaborative – works well across teams to motivate and coordinate
Effective Prioritization – understand and prioritize what is most important while leading cross-functional teams to deliver on commitments
Organized and Detail Oriented – ability to develop comprehensive execution plans to deliver on market growth strategy
Responsive & Change Oriented—drives the company's need for inorganic market growth guided by strategy and changing market dynamics
Effectively Communicates – delivers messages that foster buy-in and engagement and clearly articulates objectives and strategies
Embodies GPC Values – breaks down silos to drive more efficient execution and creates an environment in which taking responsibility and accountability is recognized
Primary Roles
Works with cross-functional teams to coordinate and execute all activities to enable a successful store opening/project completion, including tracking and reporting, particularly pre- and post-opening coordination with Store Operations leadership.
Effectively collaborate with multiple internal teams and stakeholders to drive execution activities to ensure alignment, coordination, and open communication.
Execute and update the Playbook to drive all store opening critical path and timelines for each of their assigned projects, including key milestones, deliverables, and task owners.
Drive innovative solutions to ensure store readiness and sales success.
Ensure an ongoing focus on improving processes and tools to ensure all projects are completed on time, on budget, and with high quality.
Consistently prioritize work and maintain a high degree of flexibility to maximize productivity and results.
Analyze success factors from prior openings, communicate results, and adapt as necessary.
Produce a weekly status report on all projects, track all project stages.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in retail store development, construction project management, or related field.
Store knowledge of commercial construction processes and retail store standards.
Proven track record driving complex initiatives to timely and successful conclusions through highly effective communication, presentation, and collaboration skills across all levels of leadership.
Demonstrates ability to develop new ways of thinking and processes to support change management.
Strong cross-functional project management and organizational skills with proven problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and technical aptitude.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Retail
Get notified about new Store Development Manager jobs in
Atlanta, GA .
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
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