• Oversees the field execution of new store openings and all merchandising capital project resets. • Responsible for all merchandise activities associated with new stores. • Manages all New Store Merchandising Managers for effective implementation of new stores, major remodels, and major capital projects. • Establish Division implementation strategy. • Manage and direct work of all New Store Merchandising Managers and capital projects Design Place Managers in division for effective implementation of new stores, major remodels, and major capital projects. • Partner with Division MVP and store merchandising to drive execution of a consistent approach for new stores and capital projects. • Partner with other functions (i.e., Store Planning, Store Construction, ASSC Merchandising, Advertising, In-Store Service group, etc.) to ensure successful new store openings. • Travel throughout the Division to provide oversight and quality assurance audits/checks. • Collaborate with vendors and internal partners on troubleshooting. • Identify and manage execution of solutions and recommendations. • Partner with Core merchandising and Store merchandising to determine product selection and place product orders for new stores. • Collaborate with New Store Merchants and suppliers on order fulfillment and on time schedule adherence.