Retail Project Specialist
REF. #
R26_0000013935
Category
Marketing
Work places
Montréal, Québec
Division
UAP inc.
Status
Full-time
Schedule
37.5H
Salary Grade
UAP - P2A
Job Description
Reporting to the Retail experience manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of NAPA store projects across Canada, including new store openings and renovations of existing showrooms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage project budgets (CAPEX), ensuring expense tracking and invoice processing.
- Plan and coordinate all project phases with internal teams (Operations, Marketing, Logistics) and external partners.
- Oversee project timelines and supplier delivery coordination to ensure efficient execution aligned with company standards.
- Develop store layout plans (AutoCAD) and coordinate product allocation and planograms with Retail teams.
- Negotiate and coordinate external labor and vendors (store fixtures, signage, exterior branding).
- Plan and execute store conversion (changeover) projects, including securing municipal permits and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 3 to 6 years of experience in complex project management, ideally within a retail or commercial construction environment.
- Experience managing construction projects and obtaining municipal permits (asset).
- Strong proficiency in MS 365 and basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. You will regularly collaborate with internal and external partners across Canada.
- PMP certification (asset).
About the division
Our head office is full of opportunities for professionals from a variety of sectors: information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and distribution. If you would like to support our operational teams, take part in mapping the company’s course, or have an impact on the company’s future, a job at our head office or one of our regional offices is perfect for you!
