Manager Of Store Openings (Remote)

Job Title: Manager of Store Openings

Geography:

Candidates will work remotely and be expected to visit locations. Preferrable the hire is located in or around the footprint.

Company Overview:

This position is with a leader in science-based, physician-supervised weight-loss and wellness programs, with around 100 locations nationwide. The company operates a mix of corporate-owned and franchised clinics, focusing on treating obesity and related health conditions with customized programs and proprietary nutritional products.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Store Openings will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of the group’s new store opening process. Reporting directly to the executive management team, this role is critical in driving process improvements, enhancing training and development programs, and successfully opening stores. The Manager will implement industry best practices, streamline processes, and ensure high-quality project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Store Opening Playbook Development: Collaborate across functions to identify and compile a comprehensive Store Opening Playbook, encompassing all pre-opening, opening, and post-opening tasks. Develop and document new materials where gaps exist.

• Performance Optimization: Define, monitor, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure success throughout the store opening lifecycle, from preparation to post-launch evaluation.

• Best Practices Implementation: Create and enforce standardized procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality across all store openings.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, marketing, IT, and other departments to align store opening strategies with broader company goals.

• Vendor Management & Compliance: Ensure healthcare-related activities meet regulatory standards by incorporating licensing, credentialing, and vendor enrollment into the process.

Ideal Experience

• Training & Development Leadership: Proven expertise in designing and implementing specialized training programs for store employees and support teams, ensuring readiness for operational success.

• Project & Program Management: Solid background in managing complex projects and programs, particularly those focused on the people and processes involved in store or franchise openings.

• Process Improvement: Demonstrated success in creating and executing comprehensive store opening playbooks that establish best practices and drive operational excellence.

• Multisite Expertise: Experience working with multisite corporate or franchise operations that open 20+ new facilities annually, ensuring consistent execution and scalability.