Responsible for providing site location feasibility studies inclusive of demographic information, market analysis, and store data to a variety of internal customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepares site location feasibility studies.
• Defines trade areas, including drive times, to develop trade area potential.
• Completes competitive analysis and compiles sales and square footage information.
• Creates trade area demographic profile, sales estimates, and sister store impact analysis.
• Creates computer generated maps.
• Prepares and distributes the annual share of market reports, projected vs. actual sales reports, and sales tracking studies.
• Researches and completes analysis of competitive activity for distribution to Regional Vice Presidents.
• Special projects assigned.

SPECIAL SKILLS, TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Real estate market experience in the Northeast geographic operating area a plus
• Organization and communication skills a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Travel required

PERFORMANCE METRICS:

Customer: Measures of internal customer satisfaction

Measures of effective working relationships with the vendor/landlord community

Measures of efficient and timely problem resolution

Financial: Measures of budget management

Measures of cash control within capital plan

Measures of labor controls

Employee: Measures of effective and timely communication

Measures of effective working relationships

Measures of team development and proficiency

Operations: Measures of quality of construction services versus industry standard

Measures of vendor/agency service level agreements met

Measures of quality of facilities designed and developed

Measures of increased operational productivity

Measures of quality of location research/analytics

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

1. Analytical Skills – Demonstrated ability to gather, enter, relate and compare data from different sources and ensure data is reliable, complete and accurate. Identifies issues, secures relevant information, analyzes relationships between or among elements, and provides appropriate interpretations.
2. Communication Skills – Strong oral, written, presentation, and listening skills. Demonstrated ability to present information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner that commands attention and respect. Exhibits empathy and self-awareness, and has the ability to convincingly persuade and influence others.
3. Computer Skills – Demonstrated experience and competence in office productivity tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, database and email. Demonstrated experience in functional software use such as accounting, operations, sales, marketing, distribution or other related business functions.
4. Continuous Learning – Demonstrated belief in and commitment to an attitude and process of regularly learning new information, techniques and methods designed to enhance own or others job performance.
5. Detail Orientation – Demonstrated ability to complete all tasks, no matter how small, with precision, accuracy, and a fine attention to detail. Demonstrated process for effectively analyzing and managing all details necessary to complete a project or assignment. Documents work in progress.
6. Forecasting – Demonstrated ability to accurately predict future financial performance such as sales, expense, market share or related conditions.
7. Market Research – Demonstrated ability and expertise to conduct, interpret and present data reflecting the conditions, opinions, interests and habits of a consumer audience.
8. Planning and Organizing – Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and schedules for achieving goals and meeting deadlines. Anticipates obstacles to goal attainment. Demonstrated ability to think ahead, monitor own and others progress and make adjustments when necessary.
9. Resourceful – Ability to locate and obtain relevant information in a timely manner. Such information can include operational consumer, market research and vendor information.
10. Self-Starter – Demonstrated skill at accomplishing own work without the need for close supervision. Takes action based on urgency, customer needs and the needs of the business without always having to ask for guidance.

CORE COMPANY VALUES:

1. Respect and Integrity: Treat each of our customers, associates, vendors and investors with integrity and respect deserving of a member of the A&P family.
2. Customer Focus: Strive towards understanding and anticipating what our customers want, and more importantly, delivering what they truly value.
3. Teamwork: Encourage commitment to hard working teams that understand the power of a team is greater than the sum of its individuals.
4. Excellence and Accountability: Take personal ownership for ensuring that we strive for excellence in all aspects of our daily responsibilities.
5. Learning: Develop a spirit of inquiry and encourage ongoing growth and development.
6. Community and Social Responsibility: Play an active role in enhancing the quality of life both personally and in our community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to 43699-JB--763@aptea.hrmdirect.com . If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.