Support Center - Irving

The Manager - Location Research supports real estate strategies for new and existing stores through advanced analytical methods, internal and external data, market research, industry trends, and spatial analytics, as well as communicating macroeconomic trends within the retail industry. This position will partner with key internal groups to measure and report on real estate strategic projects, competitive intelligence, existing store trends, and new store performance.

Major Activities

Real Estate Research and Analysis

Conduct site selection analytics for new stores, relocations, and evaluation of the existing store fleet as candidates for renovation or other store-level strategic initiatives.Manage and maintain GIS platform, internal and external data, and the development and maintenance of sales forecasting and spatial analytic models.Maintain strategic partnerships with Real Estate deal makers, Operations, Store Planning, Construction, and Finance to provide a uniform sales forecasting methodology for the company.Manage external data and system vendor/partner relationships for Real Estate Research analytical systems.

Real Estate Strategy and Market Planning

Analyze the company's existing real estate portfolio to identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings in collaboration with Real Estate deal makers, Finance, Store Planning, and Store Operations.Support multi-year real estate market planning process that incorporates growth of new stores, recommendations for capital investment, and disposition of existing stores.Monitor market trends and industry dynamics to adapt the real estate strategy and concepts relating to fleet footprint, size formats, and competitor intelligence.

Real Estate Committee Process

Coordinate the preparation of real estate packages for Real Estate Committee (REC).Maintain REC package standards and data repository for REC results.Serve as subject matter expert for data research and evaluation related to market and trade area characteristics, demographics, growth trends, sales potential, etc.

Reporting and Performance Analysis

Prepare regular hind sighting reports on new store performance.Analyze existing and new store data, metrics, and systems to identify analytical areas for improvement.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

Experience in developing market strategies, evaluating potential sites, and aligning and standardizing analytical methodologies.General knowledge of retail financial and operational principles and theory with the ability to link strategy to financial plans.Excellent quantitative, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills are required.Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must work well on teams & relate well to people at all levels of the company.

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

7-8 years of experience in location strategy, spatial analytics, statistics, GIS, retail strategy, or related field3+ years of management/leadership experience

Other

Strong systems aptitude; Expertise in Excel, proficient in Word, PowerPoint & GIS platformsProject management experience.Problem solver with the ability to manage dynamic priorities

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Location Research, Analytics, Strategy, Finance, or a related field preferred
 

Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires

Kalibrate/Trade Area Systems ExperienceReporting or business intelligence tools (e.g., QuickBase, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx)

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit www.michaels.com.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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