Store Development Coordinator

• Assist in shaping the design and layout of our stores!
• Travel with your role - attend new store openings
• Project coordination - work with internal teams and external vendors

Benefits and perks

• A vibrant and fun office culture - 1pm knock off's on Fridays!
• Great channel of succession and huge pipeline for career development with a growing brand
• Epic staff discounts on our product plus other businesses we’ve built strong community partnerships with
• EAP to support our team wellbeing
• You’re our biggest asset - start smashing your goals to be 1% better every day with complimentary access to our book library via Audible, and purposeful personal/professional development forums
• Access to our in-house gym and regular weekly free team member exclusive training sessions 
• Sweat with the community - allowances to network with fitness partners and attend events

Our story

LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated brand that prides itself in producing high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. Ever since our formation we’ve never been content settling for the norm; we’re constantly evolving and challenging the status quo, inspired by the restless few who influence style, shape the future and  strive to be 1% better everyday!

The day to day

As our Store Development Coordinator at LSKD, In this role, you'll assist in shaping the design and layout of our stores, ensuring that we create great in-store experiences for our community. You’ll need a mix of creative thinking, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to get things done. This role champions the LSKD 1% Better Operating principles and has a relentless focus on scaling our business for our community.

Store Layout & Design Support:

• Assist with the creation and implementation of store layouts, space planning, and fixture placement, ensuring they align with our brand standards and provide a great shopping experience for our community

New Store Openings:

• Attending and coordinating on the ground for all store openings
• Facilitate the integration of IT systems, including POS, Store Phones to support retail operations seamlessly
• Assist in the NSO procedures ordering materials, POS hardware, audio equipment, terminals, and other essential items. Collaborate with the Retail Operations Coordinator to ensure smooth operations during NSO week
• Work closely with the Head of Retail and the Retail Operations team to ensure timelines are structured for lead into NSO and adjust accordingly

Project Coordination:

• Juggle multiple store planning projects at once, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and key objectives are met

Retail Maintenance:

• Oversee and manage the retail maintenance program for the retail network, including handling quote requests, approvals, and adding new stores to the program

Data & Reporting: 

• Keep track of store plans, updates, and fixture inventories. You’ll also compile reports to monitor space utilisation and store performance, helping to provide insights for future improvements

Vendor Management:

• Help coordinate with external vendors—such as architects, contractors, and suppliers—to make sure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. You'll also keep an eye on costs and manage material procurement as needed

Store Communication & Collaboration:

• Partner with teams across the business, including Operations, Visual Merchandising & Retail Operations, to make sure store designs meet operational needs and maintain consistency across locations
• Lead and manage NSO calls to ensure clarity of all project management matters for all internal stakeholders

What will you embody?

• The Ideal Team Player: You are Hungry, Humble and Smart
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel - we’re opening lots of stores, and you’ll get to see some great places!
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills—attention to detail is a must
• A quick decision maker that uses all information available
• Adaptable: Thrives in uncertainty and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Resilience: Remains persistent, positive and above the line; recovers quickly from setbacks
• Core Business knowledge: Is able to quickly understand and address business information (e.g. budgets and sales forecasts, retail strategy and approaches)
• Ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organisation
• Strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand market 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

To give you the edge:

• A degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Retail Management, or a related field is ideal
• 2-3 years of experience in store planning, retail design, or a related field. If you've got experience in project management or retail operations, that’s a bonus

So what do you need to get the gig? 

Turn this application upside down: blow it out of the water and show us why you want to be part of Australia's fastest growing brand!