Associate Director -Store Set Up & Equipment

About the Role

The Associate Director – Store Setup & Equipment is responsible for end‑to‑end execution of new store setup, renovation, and expansion projects, with full accountability for store fit‑out, fixtures, equipment, and readiness for store opening. The role ensures that all store setup and equipment solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards, while coordinating cross‑functionally with construction, design, procurement, operations, and external partners.

Store Setup & Project Delivery

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end store setup projects, including new store opening, renovation, relocation, and expansion, from planning through store handover.
• Oversee store fit‑out activities, ensuring layouts, fixtures, equipment, and installations fully comply with approved prototypes, operational requirements, and lease conditions.
• Coordinate site visits, readiness reviews, inspections, and final punch list closure prior to store opening.

Equipment Management

• Own the planning, specification, and deployment of store equipment, including fixtures, tools, and operational assets required for store opening.
• Ensure all equipment meets operational, safety, quality, and cost standards.

Budget, Cost & Schedule Control

• Develop and manage capital expenditure budgets related to store setup, fit‑out, and equipment.
• Track project costs from initial planning through store opening, ensuring cost control and timely delivery.

Standards & Compliance

• Ensure store setup and equipment installation comply with company standards, safety regulations, and applicable laws.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to standardize, optimize, and improve store setup and equipment processes.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Construction, Design, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Property teams to align store setup plans, schedules, and equipment readiness.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and changes clearly to senior management and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field
• 15+ years’ experience in store development, store setup, equipment management, or related functions, with minimum 7 years in a managerial or senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of store fit‑out, building systems, and M&E systems.
• Proven experience in managing multi‑site projects, capital budgets, contractors, and vendors.
• Professional registration as an engineer or a construction manager certification.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules and work letters
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts, master agreements, work letters and other construction agreements
• Have strong project management experience in multiple building types and locations
• Ability to lead negotiations and manage high-level meetings and discussions
• Detailed knowledge of construction industry, terminology, codes, and design disciplines
• Strong interpersonal/team skills and ability to effectively communicate, coordinate, and work with a diverse set of project stakeholders and provide excellent customer service
• Knowledge of SLM (Store Lifecycle Management) or equivalent project management tools

Benefits

• Group insurance from a top insurance company is included in your benefits—OPD, IPD, Emergency OPD
• 3% provident fund.
• We include variable and performance bonus for our employees.
• Our Head office has a fitness center, yoga room, and recreational space.
• Enjoy our attractive annual leave of 20 days!
• We set our own goals and deadlines.
• New MacBook.
• We offer free parking space for our employees.

Additional Information

• Clear focus.
• Diverse Workplace (Our members are from around the world!)
• Non-hierarchical and agile environment
• Growth opportunity and career path