Minimum of 5 years of experience in retailing, franchising, real estate or market development work
Ability to develop, secure, and close a new store and/or conversion opportunity
Business Acumen – understand the economics of business and retailing (Ability to interpret Business Financials)
Understanding of the lease negotiation process
Strong grasp of capitalization and financing opportunities, methods and processes
Understanding of the balance between the benefit of store density and cannibalization and the resultant ramifications of these on the Ace brand
Franchise intelligence – understanding of our “franchise” competitors and how to uniquely position Ace against these other investment choices
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work flexible hours and extensive travel overnight (3-4 days/week)
This position requires driving a company vehicle and meeting company motor vehicle and insurance eligibility requirements
You must have a valid U.S. driver's license for at least three (3) continuous years immediately preceding today's date.