Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutionsTo us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselvesWe believe your career at purple will be a one-of-a-kind “career in comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kindWe are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understoodAs an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our companyJoin with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.
Job summary
We are seeking a senior director of retail development to build and develop a high functioning team across store showroom design, pre-construction, construction, and facilities management that will be responsible for purple’s new showroom rollout and future retrofit program across north america, supporting the company’s broader omni-channel strategic initiative.
This candidate and their team will be responsible for setting purple’s design criteria, building design templates, managing pre-construction/construction activities, and facilities maintenanceThe retail development team will also manage third-party development consultants, procurement contracts, and general contractorsThis role will operate on both strategic and tactical levels and will report directly to the v.pOf real estate & construction.
The individual will create a roadmap for new projects like sustainability and retrofit programs to quickly adopt new product conceptsThe role requires someone that demonstrates solid instincts, strong analytical skills, and proven talent development capability to set the teams up for success in order to facilitate and manage a rapidly expanding, high growth trajectory.
Job description
Responsibilities
Own the new retail rollout program from site feasibility through completion of construction and ongoing facilities function to support store operations.
Create the vision for the team to develop measurement and reporting methods that enable timely and accurate information flow and kpi controls.
Lead the critical path for retail development across functions, optimize for scale and achieve aggressive business targets.
Add structure to enable process improvement and mechanisms that result in successful planning for projects and consistent delivery within timeline and under budget.
Identify critical risks on an ongoing basis and develop mitigation strategies with the support of cross-functional leaders on the team.
Establish the 3p vendor strategy for architects, developers, general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors; creating a balanced approach to achieve key deliverables across the organization.
Lead negotiations for commercial contracts, master agreements, work letters, and other development/construction agreementsManage and approve budgets associated with each new showroom/vendor.
Implement mechanisms to invent and simplify with cross-functional partners, including finance, real estate, operations, and product teams, ensuring delivery across functions is streamlined.
Structure the team to support scaling plans and promote ongoing career growth and development opportunities.
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or comparable field.
10+ years of experience in retail design, pre-construction, and construction management.
10+ years of retail project management with experience from the design phase through implementation and operation.
10+ years of experience negotiating contracts and managing vendors.
Experience leading a dynamic and growing team.
Architectural or professional engineer registration.
Proven experience implementing and managing a design program, including developing templates (aka prototypes), technical specifications, and design standards.
Demonstrated success in the creation of mechanisms to improve efficiency during pre-construction and construction phases.
Ability to effectively communicate purple’s requirements to various audiences (e.g., senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.)
The role can be remote and will include domestic travel up to 30%.
Benefits and perks
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) match
Generous pto
Market money
Earn a mattress
Purple swag
Amazing purple products
Why work at purple?
Make your mark: we value innovative thinkingAt purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.
Gain unique experience: be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in utah! the contributions you make will matter at purple as the company continues to grow with you.
Awesome culture: join the tight-knit team at purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.
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