Senior Specialist Real Estate

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: Columbus, OH, US

Location Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 04D3J

Job Area: Store Operations

Employment type: Full-time

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

This position, based in Columbus, Ohio, will work in our corporate office with travel required as needed in role.

This role is responsible for driving the New Store opening process, including new store openings and remodels, with speed, efficiency, integrity, and a customer lens. This includes collaboration with the field, Store Operations, Finance, Store Design & Construction, Technology, Workforce Management, HR, Real Estate, Logistics, Procurement, and External Stakeholders.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Runs the project timeline for all New Store openings including supervising progress, providing updates, confirming completion and completing open issues.

• Identifies and communicates global trends within Salesforce to alleviate future risk to future new store openings

• Owns Salesforce system enhancements

• Maximizes impact of new, remodeled and relocated store openings by providing timely resolution of risk factors and accurate communication of changing details

• Ability to effectively communicate with varying levels of leadership, including Home Office and Field Leaders

• Advocate for stores; solicit feedback and drive improvements through strong working relationships with the field and cross functional teams

• Conduct and manage pre-construction activities related to the New Store Opening process (Barricade & Fixture Transfer)

• Supports & executes Temp Space/Closure process in collaboration with the Field. Identifies trends and communicates any risk to store opening or operational processes

• Supports Temp Space & Temp Close Blueprint process with a focus on continuous improvement

• Collaborate with Technology Partners to create efficiencies within the New Store Opening process. Ensure all technology components are delivered on time for a successful New Store Opening

  Qualifications & Experience

• Travel up to 50% as needed to support Real Estate openings

• Ability to work remotely under minimal direction while driving self-development

• Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Teams and Outlook) application skills

• Strong organizational skills, detail and process oriented; strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to adapt in a fast paced and collaborative team environment

• Ability to track and react quickly to details from multiple partners daily

• Experience in Platforms a plus (example: Salesforce, SAP, Fexa and Shopify)

  Education

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 1-3 years equivalent work experience; 1+ years of retail experience preferred

  Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

  Benefits

  Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we’re proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.

• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount

• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunity for paid time off, paid maternity and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including an inclusive family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs

• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

  Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links:Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance (https://bca.lacity.org/Uploads/fciho/Ban%20the%20Box%20Poster%20-%20Private%20Employers%2C%20as%20of%208.23.18.pdf) ,Philadelphia Fair Chance Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf) ,San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (https://sfgov.org/olse/sites/default/files/FileCenter/Documents/11600-Art%20%2049%20Official%20Notice%20Final%20091114.pdf) .

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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