Store Project Manager

Forge & Build is Hiring a Store Project Manager

Forge & Build is looking for an experienced Store Project Manager to join our Forge & Build team – specifically an individual with experience or the ability to execute store merchandising projects. This individual will be consistently be traveling to stores in the following locations: Algona IA, Britt IA, Emmetsburg IA, Estherville IA, Elwood KS, Aurora MO, Ava MO, Gainesville MO, Mansfield MO and Seymour MO. The individual will need to live in an area central to these markets to reasonably allow for travel.

This position will play an integral role in solidifying our operations. If you've been told you're great at getting things done, enjoy learning new things and are no stranger to working as a team – we'd really like to meet you.

Your Opportunity to Grow With Us

The Forge & Build team is a close-knit group of professionals who all share an interest in providing a service and product that improves our customer's experience. Above all, we care about building something people want, and the only way to do that is by assembling a skilled, passionate and talented team. Our mission is to improve productivity and efficiency throughout the entire construction industry, and our people are how we make achieving that goal possible.

We're seeking a Store Project Manager who loves a challenge and wants the opportunity to grow with a fast-paced company. Industry competitors often have layers of tenured management that create barriers to career advancement. The opportunity for career growth is unparalleled at Forge & Build, where you'll find no shortage of challenging yet fulfilling work, chances to build new skills and supportive teammates who will push you to achieve your best.

This position lives within our Forge & Build team and will report to the Division Manager. You will work closely with our store leaders, vendors, merchandising, and logistics teams..

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the merchandising process during new store openings with specific focus on (unloading trucks, unboxing product, stocking shelves, setting product to Plano-O-Guides, etc.)
• Managing Special Projects as assigned (merchandise remodels, department resets, fixture remodels, etc.)
• Review items to ensure that the best program is in place in the stores
• Work with stores and vendors to review and implement programs at store level
• Collectively managing short-term temporary workers each day during the new store merchandising process as well as store employees to achieve daily goals
• Training the store staff on current stocking/merchandising standards as well as implementing best practices and procedures.
• Assist in developing merchandise department flow plans for stores
• Identifying, creating and implementing methodologies; working to continually improve current processes and practices
• Quickly developing strong working relationships with vendors, field teams and short-term temporary workers to ensure delivery of the best possible experience to customers.
• Effectively communicate any issues, delays, or concerns to ensure productive execution of all merchandising projects
• Conducting weekly analysis to monitor returns, identifying the root causes of concern and improvement areas
• Working with vendors, merchandising, logistics and yard managers to decrease invalid/obsolete/unauthorized orders, returns, and freight expenses
• Acting as the quarterback for yard managers participating in the category, reset, and promotional planning meetings to provide data and insights
• Leading the team that sets up and updating of item files on the CRM, submitting required data files (e.g., price changes, new items)
• Identifying potential issues (e.g., out-of-stock rates) and improvement areas; taking actions to address such areas collaborating internally
• Proactively communicating any issues to managers and informing them of the action plan; regularly providing them with updates until the issue is resolved

About You

The ideal candidate is an experienced and highly versatile…

You are able to thrive in both collaborative as well as autonomous environments.

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with planograms, floor plans and reading CAD drawings is required
• Four-year college degree preferred
• At least 3-5 years Management/Leadership experience or equivalent
• Experience with hardware and building products in a retail environment
• Extensive hardline and building materials product knowledge
• Solid understanding and experience with in-store merchandising and marketing strategies
• Ability to manage projects to ensure accurate and on time completion while working within a given budget
• Ability to lead, train, direct, motivate and manage others
• Intermediate skills in with Excel or Google Sheets
• Organization and planning skills
• Team-building skills
• Ability to comprehend, execute, and enforce company programs, policies and procedures
• Ability to travel a minimum 60% of the time and work weekends as needed
• Availability for some overnight travel as necessary
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors and subordinates verbally and in writing
• High energy and a high sense of urgency
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Desire and ability to quickly learn other analytical tools and systems

Why We're a Better Place to Work

• Seriously great culture: Sure, we work hard, but family and personal wellbeing come first. Our workplace is supportive, fun and feels like a family-operated business… because it is!
• Health benefits and Life Insurance: Full medical benefits, rewards for healthy habits and a gym stipend are all available.
• Competitive compensation packages plus a 401k match
• Ergonomic setup and new tech

• Boot allowance:

• Tool reimbursement:

• Wellness benefits:
• Rewards for your hard work: Gift perks, dinner for your family every month on us, happy hours and fun events to say thanks for your contribution

Ready to invest in our mission, invest in yourself and discover a better place to work? Then we'd love to meet you. Apply today.

About Forge & Build

Forge & Build is a place contractors and customers can access all the materials and hardware they need to get the job done, as well as tech-powered equipment rentals.

At its foundation, Forge & Build was started by contractors for contractors. Its leadership team is different from our competitors because they know what it feels like to be a builder. They remember walking into a hardware store hoping to find everything in one place, but many times having to head to another store.

As a partner of EquipmentShare, Forge & Build is backed by one of the largest construction equipment buyers in the country, a nationwide support team and T3 technology that helps builders of America increase overall productivity, efficiency, and visibility. EquipmentShare is building connectivity for all verticals in construction including materials – which means having accurate and up-to-date information around inventory and location of materials to ensure our customers always have what they need.

Forge & Build is an EOE M/F/D/V