Project Manager, New Store Openings

About Bluemercury

With 178 locations across the country and growing, Bluemercury pioneered a client-first service model that emphasizes hyper-personalized, high-quality beauty interactions. The leading luxury beauty destination and Macy’s, Inc. nameplate offers a highly curated and premium product assortment across a range of categories, Bluemercury helps people discover their unique self by shining a light on what makes them wonderfully distinctive. As Bluemercury continues to evolve, it remains committed to its original intent to serve people and embrace its purpose to be the ultimate specialist in the beauty of every individual. For more information, please visit www.bluemercury.com.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of New Store Opening Strategy, As the Project Manager of New Store Openings you will play a key role from strategic planning to execution in ensuring that each new store opening is a seamless and successful venture. You will be entrusted with the responsibility of orchestrating and overseeing the flawless launch of our high-end beauty retail locations. This role requires a seasoned project management professional with a deep understanding of retail operations and the ability to pull together members across the entire business to coordinate these openings. Other duties as assigned.

This is a remote field position with necessary travel - 2x a month for a week at time.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and communicate comprehensive project plans outlining key milestones, timelines, and resource requirements for new store openings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategic goals, ensuring alignment with the overall company objectives.
  
  

Site Preparation And Setup

• Partner with the construction team on the structural readiness of the store ensuring adherence to brand standards, local regulations, and timelines.
  
  

Assortment Planning and Store Presentation

• Work with merchant teams to identify optimal assortments for each location
• Collaborate with Store Environments team to implement visually appealing and optimal store layouts.
• Work with Visual Merchandising to ensure that all visual merchandising elements contribute to an inviting and customer-centric shopping environment.
  
  

Logistics And Inventory Management

• Coordinate logistics for the timely delivery and setup of initial inventory, fixtures, and equipment.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to manage inventory levels, minimizing stockouts and excess stock during the launch phase.
  
  

Team Coordination And Training

• Work with Recruiting, HR, and Store Leadership to ensure top talent is identified qualified candidates are hired for each location.
• Work with the Education and Stores Leadership team to execute comprehensive training programs to ensure operational and brand knowledge readiness for the new store opening.
  
  

Operational Readiness

• Oversee the setup and functionality of all systems, equipment, and technology required for store operations.
• Oversee a team dedicated to travel for new store set-ups the week leading up to opening including setting all equipment, fixtures, merchandise, and collateral.
  
  

Marketing And Grand Opening Events

• Work closely with the marketing and event teams to plan and execute grand opening events, promotional activities, and community engagement initiatives.
• Develop strategies to generate excitement, drive foot traffic, and build brand awareness in the local market.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in Retail Operations, New Store Openings, or related experience.
• Proven experience in successfully managing the project life cycle of new store openings in the luxury beauty industry.
• Strong project management skills, including meticulous planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross- functional teams and high-profile stakeholders.
  
  

This is a remote field position with necessary travel- 2x a month for a week at time.

This job description is not all inclusive. Bluemercury, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Bluemercury, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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