Retail Planner

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 at Scheels. The 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

Requirements:

Customer Service

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

• Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency

• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact. 

• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels

• Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality

• Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability

• Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback

• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

• Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Efficiency

• Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines\

Education & Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree in business, construction management, or related field preferred; and / or 2-3 years of experience.
• Leadership and Scheels experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Gmail 
• AutoCAD experience preferred 

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates.  Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.