Store Expansion Manager (Mandarin Required)

About Teso Life:

TESO Group was founded in May 2017 in Queens, New York. In February 2018, the group's first store TESO LIFE opened for business. With rapid development, the group became a leading enterprise in the industry. There are three major retail brands and a private brand running by the group now, including department store - TESO LIFE, convenience store - TESO MINl, collectible toy store - TESO-X and private brand -MONKIMON.

We are a Japanese fashion casual life product department store. TESO LIFE collaborates with several well-known Japanese suppliers and developers to provide high quality, diverse, convenient products and efficient services to its customers. Committing to providing global consumers with truly "high-quality, creative, low-cost" products. We strive to lead in the fashion, leisure, and consumer frontier market with its "Affordable Premium Product" style.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Store Expansion Manager to join our growing team. The Store Expansion Manager is responsible for the expansion and operation of company stores. This role requires familiarity with the commercial real estate industry, proficiency in site selection, leasing, and renovation procedures, and close collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure smooth store openings and operations.

Responsibilities:

Commercial Real Estate Expertise

• Familiarity with the commercial real estate industry, understanding of site selection, leasing, and renovation procedures, and in-depth knowledge of industry trends and market changes

Store Expansion Planning

• Collaborate with company teams to develop annual Store Expansion plans, determine target regions, states, and cities for opening stores, and establish clear annual KPIs.
• Set monthly work plans and schedules, and submit them to headquarters each month.

Store Situation Summary and Reporting

• Timely summarization of store inspections each week and reporting to the company, providing relevant professional advice.

Partnership Management

• Establish good working relationships with external commercial real estate brokers working locally or for the company, ensuring smooth communication and facilitating the successful execution of work plans.

Renovation Affairs Management

• Identify qualified renovation teams and collaborate with them to ensure the completion of store renovation tasks within the timeline planned by the company, ensuring the quality and progress of store renovations.

Government Approval Procedures:

• Familiarity with government approval procedures, ability to independently complete government approval procedures before store opening, ensuring that stores open smoothly within the time frame specified by regulations.

Adaptability to High-Intensity Work

• Adapt to frequent travel and high-intensity work, ensuring timely handling of Store Expansion and operational affairs for various stores, and ensuring the normal progress of company business.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to speak Mandarin
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial real estate or retail management.
• Proven track record in Store Expansion projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate practices.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management and market analysis.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility for frequent travel and irregular hours.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Salary: Salary + Bonus 100K

Employee Perks/Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 4 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Flushing, NY 11354: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person