New Store Opening Manager

Why join us? 

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

As New Store Opening Manager, you will oversee the opening of stores for MillerKnoll Retail. You will interact with cross-functional teams including Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance to ensure on-time and successful opening of all company operated stores.
 

You will be the main point of contact on-site; to aid where needed, project manage and offer operational support to cross-functional business partners and Field Management throughout the new store opening (NSO) process. Manage the NSO process from end to end, to ensure successful store openings, budgets, and consistent execution of individual brand standards. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Retail Operations.
 

Some of What You’ll Do

• NSO project Lead and main point of contact to ensure consistency and best practices across store openings
• Daily interfacing with Senior Manager Retail Operations on day-to-day workload, both during openings and non-openings
• Point of contact on other retail store operational needs
• Responsible for completion of on-site project operations-readiness checklists
• Responsible for prompt resolution of project delays to keep project on schedule
• Conduct and manage NSO calls/meetings
• Follow new store opening procedures and processes for completion of branded openings
• Coordinate with IS, HR and other support groups to ensure proper setting up of store systems
• Complete New Store Opening Airtable tasks, including reporting, and after-action analysis
• Work with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with cross-functional teams to aid coordination of training, equipment, systems, and overall store operations pre and post opening
• Support retail team/stores daily as needed and assigned post openings
• Completion of AD HOC Operational and Systems projects during non-store opening time
• Support stores in an Operational capacity
• Responsible for individual travel budgets as assigned

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Minimum of 5 years’ Store Operations experience including new store openings
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Proven track record with on time and on budgets for store openings and or special projects/events
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong financial acumen and attention to cost value to keep travel and entertainment expenses under control and under budget where possible.
• Ability to work with and within cross-functional relationships
• Ability to treat confidential information as such
• Ability to handle ambiguity and change management
• Ability to handle multiple projects with attention to detail,
• Ability to wear multiple hats while on site and step into other departments to assist as needed to keep projects on schedule
• Technology acumen: Microsoft Office suite; strong in Airtable use
• Sound decision making ability
• Travel to new store openings, as assigned

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

A starting compensation range for this role is $66,355.00 - $86,250.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.