Sr. Mgr., Store Development & Planning

About the Role

This pivotal role within the Marketing and Communications team reports directly to the Commercial VP. The Senior Manager, Store Development & Planning will execute and promote excellence in the design and presentation of all point-of-sale (POS) materials across the network. You will lead and coordinate with internal design teams, consultants, contractors, and business partners from feasibility studies through construction and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Location Scouting
  • Analyze potential locations.
  • Develop project budgets and timelines.
• Design and Development
  • Perform research and produce design mood boards.
  • Lead and coordinate with internal and external design teams and architects.
  • Support the drawing phase.
• Pre-Construction
  • Identify project architects and consultants; lead the bidding process to ensure budget and quality.
  • Work with the legal department to review design and construction-related lease exhibits and contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with local codes, design intent, and luxury standards.
  • Monitor design progress, identify cost-saving opportunities, and review construction drawings.
  • Oversee permit timelines.
  • Lead the tender phase with architects or quantity surveyor consultants.
  • Review scope of work with bidding general contractors and millworkers.
• Construction
  • Manage the entire project cycle from conception to closeout, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
  • Oversee approximately 5 retail construction projects per year across the Americas.
  • Coordinate construction between international store development and planning (SDP), local teams, consultants, and vendors.
  • Manage construction, turnover, and punch-list follow-up.
• Administration & General
  • Track and report project costs.
  • Process invoices and reconcile with finance departments.
  • Procure and coordinate owner-supplied items.
  • Maintain accurate status reports and present updates in meetings.

Skills

• Self-starter with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, creative, and innovative with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Highly organized with superior project management and multitasking abilities.
• Results-oriented, assertive, and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Strong networking skills with a talent for building partnerships.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and deep understanding of luxury standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in store design, construction management, or a related field.
• In-house store planning experience preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint.
• Expertise in construction materials, methods, timelines, costs, and budgets.
• Extensive knowledge of architecture, including reading architectural drawings.
• Understanding of building codes, permitting, ADA, energy, and compliance regulations.
• Ability to review, analyze, and negotiate bids and costs with architectural firms, general contractors, and construction management firms.
• Up to 30% travel required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Availability to work a minimum of 4 days per week in the New York office.

Pay

Salary range: $130,000 to $150,000. Role is eligible for bonus.

Benefits

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.