BBW Store Launch Coordinator

THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:

Collaborate and Communicate

• Act as expertise and knowledge hub for store opening , refit and configurations to ensure the smooth, efficient and timely openings of these new spaces 
• Collaborate on and attend, site, and progress meetings with Shopfit, Store and Area Managers 
• Visit pre-retail to check on the processing of the  new store stock package 
• Work on-site at the new store from handover through to opening 
• Liaise with: 
  • Shopfitting department and the Project Manager to review stockroom layout and handover dates
  • RSC to agree on space for pre-retail (usually 3/4 weeks) 
  • Product operations to get the  grades and volumes of pre-retail stock packages
  • Visual Merchandising Departments to set up layout meetings
  • Distribution to coordinate deliveries of stock and consumables to store for launch 

Plan and Organise

• Organise Inductions for all staff going to pre-retail ( liaising with the warehouse)
• Confirm the delivery of launch stock 
• Arrange the delivery of skips, site assistance, number of  keys etc in readiness for handover
• Place new store orders including stationery, white goods, lockers, pallet trucks
• Confirm the Bristol launch order and pre retail hangers, and PPE

KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Planning  / Time Management

Must have flexibility to travel nationwide and be available to work weekdays, weekends and evenings where required, and have the ability to manage own diary effectively

• Building Relationships

Through excellent communication and influencing you will have to negotiate and plan with internal colleagues and external suppliers 

• Leadership

The ability to lead and manage from a distance is key to the success of this role

• Analytical

 The skills to create and analyse budgets and be able to find opportunities to minimise costs and maximise profits.

• Determination
• Resilience
• Innovation