1. Pre-Opening & Project Management
Develop and manage detailed project timelines, mapping out all phases from construction milestones to the grand opening day.
Collaborate with corporate departments (HR, IT, Marketing, Operations) to ensure Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, store infrastructure, and utilities are fully set up.
Manage and negotiate with vendors for interior fixtures, branding, and signage to ensure cost efficiency and quality control. [1, 2, 3]
2. Merchandising & Store Setup
Oversee the physical layout and organization of the sales floor, ensuring it strictly aligns with visual merchandising and brand guidelines.
Coordinate the receipt, unpacking, and strategic stocking of all inventory and promotional materials. [1, 2, 3]
3. Staffing & Training
Work alongside HR to hire, onboard, and schedule new store personnel.
Lead, train, and inspire the new team on product knowledge, customer service protocols, company values, and operational procedures. [1, 2, 3, 4]
4. Post-Opening Handover
Execute opening playbooks, track performance metrics (scores, daily targets), and report on initial sales and operational data.
Transition the location smoothly from the launch phase to the permanent Store Manager and daily operational team.