Senior Manager, Fixtures + Environments

Purpose of the Job

The Retail Concepts Lead will partner with our client's Retail Concepts Sr Managers to bring branded in-store retail shop-in-shop concepts and branded fixture programs to life. This role will also lead and drive all adidas Pre-line environment and showroom programs.

There will be a strong focus in supporting:

• Floor layout concepts
• Fixture production
• Logistics
• Installation
• Merchandising
• Maintenance

Key Responsibilities:

The HH Global Retail Concepts Lead will partner with Sr. Managers to support: 

• Oversee channel specific Project Management and production of fixtures/branded spaces.
• Partner closely with account and internal teams to plan, coordinate, develop, and rollout fixtures and shop-in-shop programs
• Create and manage workback schedules and project dates and gates
• Logistics through the final implementation and installation.
• Providing informed project-based recommendations.

• Strong understanding of key retail channels and accounts to support RC strategies.  
• Manage and communicate project schedules to ensure on-time and on-budget completion with cross- functional partners.
• Proactively and promptly communicate any changes and be able to identify project risks during any phase of the project such as planning, development, production, pack out, shipping and installation
• Be the fixture program expert – Monitor the program execution and be available for questions and onsite trouble shooting
• Own communication and hold kick off/briefing meetings with internal and third-party partners
• Attend and/or lead project status meetings to ensure team members and/or clients are aligned on project status
• Manage the record keeping of projects and provide findings upon completion

 Knowledge, Skills + Experience:

• 7+ years’ experience managing retail environment planning, fixture production and installation, and vendor management.
• Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, flexible individual with strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings.
• Strong vendor management experience
• Capable of partnering and influencing across internal and external project teams to drive to results.
• Understanding of retail environments, fixture engineering, production and installation practices.
• Project and budget management, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge of basic Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to travel domestically estimated at 5%.
• Hybrid work schedule based in adidas NAM offices
• Proactive and succinct communicator
• Proven project management skills, preferably in retail, brand, or agency setting
• Knowledge of retail store operations and customer relationship management
• High level of sensitivity to audience and be able to engage in communication with multiple partners such as internal cross-functional partners, external suppliers, clients, accounts, etc.
• Solution oriented and creative problem solver

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