Retail Management / Operations
Teamhead Store Development
Seoul, Korea, Republic of
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Your Talent
- Education: Bachelor's degree in architecture, Construction Engineering, Interior Design, exhibition or event project management or equivalent
- Professional: Minimum 15 years' experience from a similar position in retail, exhibition or event
- IT Skills: MS Office / Auto-CAD and design software is a plus
- Language Skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Competencies: Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving, Communication skills, Structured and organized
- Functional Skills: Project Management, Construction and Interior Design, Negotiation skills, Legal understanding
Your Mission
- [SUMMARY] 1. Project Planning and Management, Deal Packs – Prepare new store proposals and provide input to the Deal Packs (for Board approval of the store). Be the main point of contact to Global Store Development / 2. Construction and Set-up – Lead all store development work, from project start to store opening. Responsible for the ordering of fixtures, fittings and other elements, ensuring that all local regulations and legal aspects are adhered to / 3. Store condition Management – Supervise and guide for ensuring that all PUMA branded spaces are kept in a Brand-worthy condition and provide repair and maintenance support to stores / 4. Local sourcing – Manage relationships with local suppliers and general contractors, ensuring compliance to PUMA’s technical design, quality as well as SAFE -criteria. Ensure appropriate resources are available to meet planned opening/refurbishment/relocation/closing plans of the business / 5. Concept Management – Follow Global store concepts, design guidelines and sourcing policies. Provide input and feedback on performance and market needs not covered by existing formats
- Task 1 (20%) Project Planning and Management, Deal Packs: Plan and Project manage all store development-related activities in the country. Responsible for the planning and execution of new store openings, relocations, refurbishments, repairs/maintenance and closures of O&O as well as Franchise stores (Full Price and Factory Outlets) / Provide structure and process to all related parties and ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. Work closely with the Global Store Development Team on all relevant matters / Provide store construction related details to the Deal Packs which must be submitted for Board approval / Ensure that all projects are delivered within agreed budgets and that any anticipation of exceeding budgets are communicated immediately to Senior Management and that the necessary approvals are obtained
- Task 2 (40%) Construction and Set-up: Lead the construction and installation efforts on all projects. Be the coordinator and facilitator with internal and external parties to ensure seamless and trouble-free project delivery. Provide regular updates to Line Manager and Senior Management on status and progress and report any deviations from plan without delay / Responsible for the forecast of fixtures and fittings, lighting, flooring etc / Ensure that all construction work complies with local laws and building- and planning regulations. Ensure that all building related permits, written permissions, warranties and insurances are obtained in due course / Ensure that construction is signed off prior to installation, that snagging lists are drawn up and corrective action is taken. Ensure that installation is done in accordance with the agreed layout and configured as per the capacity plan and VM guidelines / Work closely with other internal teams such as VM, Retail Marketing and Operations (for O&O) and with Wholesale teams, franchise partners and their contractors to deliver on-concept and on-time store openings
- Task 3 (20%) Portfolio Management: Responsible for the overall store portfolio in terms of Store Formats and buildings. Ensure refurbishments are planned and executed, and that all locations are compliant with building and fire regulations at all times / Responsible for the general state of all O&O stores in relation to fixtures, lighting, flooring, wall etc. Regularly inspect and execute repairs and improvements to ensure that all stores are in a brand-worthy condition
- Task 4 (10%) Local Sourcing: Ensure appropriate resources are available to meet planned opening/refurbishment/relocation/closing plans of the business as per budget and distribution development plans / Be fully aware of – and comply with - PUMA’s Global and Regional sourcing policies and always consult in advance with Global Store Development when new suppliers and/or products are planned to be used / Select, manage and oversee building contractors and suppliers including tender for works, contract negotiations, setting service level agreements and invoice authorization – ensuring high quality standards of work and services while remaining cost-efficient / Responsible for the compliance with PUMA’s technical-, design-, quality- and SAFE criteria
- Task 5 (10%) Concept Management: Be accountable for adhering to PUMA’s Global store concepts, design guidelines and sourcing policies / Provide input and feedback on performance and market needs not covered by existing formats – filtering requests and proposals from internal/external stakeholders, balancing brand-relevance, commercial opportunity and overall priority
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
