Travel project representative (retail)

MUST live in the state of CA

This position doesn’t start until MAY 2024

This position is Remote but does require you to travel nationwide extensively.

Pay rate is $50,000 to $68,000 (depending on location).

The role of the On-site Project Representative is to walk multiple store scopes (i.e. New Stores, Self-Checkout, Self-Service Fitting Rooms) to evaluate and ensure fixture and installation quality is met while reporting back quality issues through online systems. They act as a liaison between Stores and Corporate business partners. They also will occasionally travel to visit fixture vendor facilities and 3rd party fixture warehouses to evaluate fixture quality and process standards.

The responsibilities also encompass managing a travel schedule, fixture survey questions, and supports traveling to locations with other business partners when necessary. A key component of this role is understanding the Ross and dd’s brands and their current fixture programs, brand rules and fixture standards.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reviews scope and goals defined by AutoCAD store plan and evaluates each component as a part of an in-store punch walk process. Validates project elements for completion, deficiencies, and possible variances from stated project scope, as needed.
• Inspects site and reports project status based on scope of work slated for location. Highlights areas with defects and opportunities for improvement, as needed.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure collaboration and support for project success.
• Acts as primary point of contact for day-to-day communications with Sr. Manager, Fixture Quality and other business partners related to punch walk process and project. elements.
• Travel to visit fixture vendor production and warehouse facilities to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and evaluate the quality of finished goods.
• Initiates daily & weekly communication, where appropriate, of responsibility completion via email, MS Teams and phone with business partners to ensure cross functional team is informed of project status.
• Clearly articulates recommendations and best practices to ensure role is supportive of the Company’s objectives and helps create process improvements.
• Completes reporting by location via online systems to support fixture quality issues and ensures proper communication to all business partners so corrective action can be taken (i.e. safety concerns) to support remedy and closeout.
• Ensures timely completion of various reporting and administrative responsibilities such as updating fixture survey questions, travel schedule, booking travel in advance, submitting travel expenses for reimbursements and reclassing.
• Provides leadership, motivation, direction, guidance, and support necessary to achieve company and program objectives.
• Travels to site locations as dictated by schedule and project needs. Travel may vary as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree: or the equivalent of 3-5 years related retail management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Experience in a retail setting not required but is a plus.
• Experience reading and using floor plans is not required but is a plus.
• Able to drive and has valid driver’s license and insurance as deemed necessary for position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Able to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
• Proficiency to work autonomously and deliver accurate data on-time
• High degree of reliability, including accountability for daily and weekly projects
• Able to review, understand and interpret fixture assembly instructions
• Ability to use a variety of tools to measure and capture fixture dimensions when necessary
• Great adaptability, interpersonal, and influencing skill
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly motivated and results-driven
• Takes initiative
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Acts as a leader representing Pivotal Retail Group, the client, and stakeholders
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Consistently reports to work at assigned locations on time and prepared to perform duties of position

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word and using an Apple iPad.

Working conditions

• Job requires ability to work remote with high volume traveling, approximately 80% of the work week.
• Onsite Project Representative must be able to travel nationwide extensively.
• Work is typically performed in a non-standard workplace, not an office setting.
• Onsite Project Representative works a standard work week but may be required to work some evenings and weekends to complete assignments.
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time

· Must be able to walk

· Must be able to sit for long periods of time

· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

· Must be able to use a mobile, handheld device such as a tablet.

• * PRG expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of PRG employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. * PRG provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PRG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. * This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. *Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) ** Drug-free Workplace Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 – $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 75% travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to travel 3-4 days a week?
• Do you own a vehicle (not shared)?
• Do you have experience reading and using floor plans? Please provide details.
• Do you have retail experience? If yes, please provide details.
• What about your experience makes you qualified for this position?
• Do you have experience identifying and evaluating fixture parts in a retail store?
• You must live in the state of California, what city do you live in?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road