Store Construction & Planning Project Manager TUMI Europe

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Join TUMI Europe as a Store Construction & Planning Project Manager!

 

Location: Headquarters, 7/11 bd Haussmann, 75009 PARIS, France

Department: European Commercial Division

Reports to: Commercial Director, TUMI Europe

Start Date: As soon as possible

 

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about retail development and project management? TUMI Europe is looking for a dynamic Store Construction & Planning Project Manager to oversee new store developments from pre-lease to store handover. This role involves managing projects across multiple European countries, ensuring timely and cost-effective store openings in both retail (full price, outlet) and wholesale (e.g., shop-in-shop, side-by-side) environments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Facilitate the project management of all aspects of new store construction, remodels, and relocations. This includes planning, coordinating, and overseeing the entire process from pre-lease to store handover.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with General Contractors, Landlords, Vendors, and Municipalities. Negotiate all proposals to ensure the best pricing possible and identify cost-saving measures.
• Team Collaboration: Maintain a close relationship with local country teams, including General Managers and Retail Managers, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Design Coordination: Attend weekly meetings with the US Store Design Team to align on design objectives and ensure the implementation of TUMI’s brand standards.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Manage, monitor, and communicate project schedules, budget guidelines, progress, and costs to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Visual Marketing Collaboration: Work with the Visual Marketing team to develop and execute TUMI design objectives, ensuring company standards of appearance, quality, quantity, and costs are met.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate and handle all vendors regarding the delivery of sites for store openings. Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all project components.
• Site Visits: Conduct site visits as needed to monitor construction progress, remodels, relocations, and creation of punch lists.
• Special Projects: Assist with special projects related to store development, design, and customer experience to enhance the overall retail environment.
• Brand Implementation: Ensure the implementation of the TUMI Brand Concept in all stores in coordination with the US team.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Experience: 10 years in retail construction, architecture, or project management.
• Skills: Proficient in budgeting, scheduling, and reading architectural plans. Excellent communication skills in French and English. Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attributes: Adaptable, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel (approx. 30%).

 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading global brand known for innovation and quality.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment in the heart of Paris.
• Opportunity to manage high-impact projects across Europe.

 

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and help shape the future of TUMI’s retail and wholesale presence in Europe!

Qui sommes nous : 

Depuis 1975, TUMI crée des accessoires lifestyle, business et des essentiels de voyage, conçus pour améliorer, simplifier et embellir tous les voyages et déplacements du quotidien. En alliant fonctionnalité et ingéniosité, TUMI s’engage à devenir le compagnon idéal des voyageurs et décideurs à la poursuite de leur passion. La marque est vendue dans le monde entier dans plus de 75 pays avec plus de 2 000 points de vente.