Executive Assistant/Retail Development Coordinator

ECM-GF Venture Group, operating as "The Good Feet Store," is seeking a dynamic and organized Executive Assistant/Retail Development Coordinator to join our team. The role will be pivotal in supporting the Chief of Staff in managing the real estate requirements for both existing and planned new stores. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in coordinating various aspects of new store development and providing essential support for existing stores. This is a temp-to-perm role and will sit in our Milwaukee office. 
Responsibilities:

1. New Store Development:
   • Assist the Chief of Staff and the Chief Development Officer in matters related to new store leasing, design, and construction.
   • Coordinate communications with vendors and contractors to facilitate store design, furniture and fixture purchases, signage, equipment, and supplies.
   • Maintain the New Store Development Checklist and budget for all new stores.
   • Facilitate coordination and communication with home office and field teams involved in new store openings.
2. Existing Stores:
   • Act as the primary contact person with landlords and vendors for repairs and maintenance of equipment and furniture.
   • Manage lease administration, including maintaining the lease document database through a 3rd party lease management software system (Leasecake).
   • Handle communications with landlords for lease-related matters, draft letters, and send notices of lease renewals.
   • Review estoppels and other lease documents.
3. Store and Home Office Support:
   • Provide support to all stores and the home office as the main liaison with landlords and vendors.
4. Travel Coordination:
   • Plan travel for field teams, store maintenance, etc.
   • Utilize travel systems, and assist in the transition between travel agencies.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a highly collaborative, team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS One Drive, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Experience with retail leases, lease administration, retail store design, construction, and/or project management is a plus.
• Familiarity with travel coordination systems (experience with the transition between travel agencies is advantageous).

Qualities:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive problem solver with excellent multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.

 

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