Retail Planning Intern

Description

Scheels Corporate Office
1707 Gold Drive
Fargo, ND 58103, USA

This position will work alongside a Retail Planner and assist with researching current trends, space planning, designing and procuring retail fixtures, reviewing construction drawings, and analyzing proposed budgets for current retail and office projects. Additional work with construction specification writing and developing punch lists will also be included. This position will work closely with the Scheels Store Development Office to bring conceptual projects to reality.

• Learn a variety of tasks related to the Store Development Retail Planner position such as:
  • Review proposed architectural drawings and make recommendations for improvement prior to their release
  • Work as a team alongside hired contractors, architects and engineers to develop design documents for retail and office projects.
  • Evaluate construction progress and write punch list and site observation reports.
  • Write and issue purchase orders for needed materials and fixtures.
  • Execute project work plans to complete the task on time with appropriate revisions to meet changing needs and requirements
• Strong initiative and vision for continuous improvement
• Detail oriented, organized, ability to multi-task and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Strong oral/written communication and computer skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Competent in AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu.

• Customer Service Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
• Culture Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency; cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact; show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels; arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
• Team Mentality Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
• Teach-ability Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback; ability to adapt to a changing work environment; ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Dress Code Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners; demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

• The ideal candidate will have an interest in obtaining a degree in Construction Management, Retail Merchandising, Interior Design, Architecture or a related field.

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

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