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Wakefern Food Corp. · 1 day ago

Associate Manager, Store Design & Site Development

Edison, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, supporting its members' retail operations. The Associate Manager of Store Design & Site Development leads the planning, design, and execution of new store development projects, ensuring designs meet operational and brand standards while overseeing a team of project engineers.

Food and BeverageRetailRetail Technology

Hiring Manager

Carly Costanza, MBA

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of three project engineers focused on store layout design

Assign projects, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of design milestones

Provide guidance on design standards, technical challenges, and cross-functional coordination

Evaluate potential sites for new supermarket locations, including store sizing and truck routing

Oversee site plan creation for member and Wakefern-identified locations

Collaborate with Real Estate on lease-related construction issues, including tenant/landlord work schedules

Develop lease exhibits such as pylon signage and exterior elevations

Ensure site lighting complies with Wakefern standards

Lead store planning and design processes to align with Wakefern merchandising and operational standards

Design lighting plans and select appropriate fixtures

Issue RFPs and coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants

Review and approve design documents to ensure alignment with customer experience and operational goals

Qualification

Commercial site developmentSupermarket operationsDesign tools proficiencyZoningPermittingCommunicationNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsTeam leadership