Senior Manager of Architecture & Design

Position Overview

Lead the work of Design and Architecture departments to strengthen Sheetz’s position as an industry leader by executing retail store and facility design that creates exceptional customer experiences, strengthens brand equity, and supports company growth. Collaborate on building strategic direction through organizational design, operational planning, and innovative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of store design prototypes that align with marketing strategies, innovation, future facility evolution, sales goals, and operational efficiencies.
• Create effective processes supporting aggressive corporate growth goals for new stores, remodels, and rebuilds.
• Integrate store design processes with related functions to achieve maximum efficiencies and design excellence.
• Ensure completion of design standards and guidelines for consistent, exceptional customer retail experiences.
• Provide oversight to Retail Planning and Design functions including environmental design, space planning, merchandising support, and centralized change management.
• Oversee the design warehouse facility’s evolution in concept testing, fixture and finish selection, prototype creation, and utilization of 3D renderings and emerging AR technologies.
• Supervise Architecture and Engineering functions responsible for accurate construction documentation and prototype management.
• Integrate the voice of the customer during key design stages to meet ease of use and experiential goals.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and team building strategies for an industry leading design process.
• Develop and maintain budgets, policies, and procedures to support department infrastructure and consistency in design operations.
• Oversee the procurement of outside contractors and consultants for interior, exterior, and on-lot building design concepts.
• Maximize the development of direct reports through performance coaching, reviews, and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Retail Design, Architecture, or a related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of diversified experience leading design projects focused on designing for customer experiences.
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing a design team.
• Proficiency with general office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with capital expansion programs preferred.
• Current license to practice architecture in a state where Sheetz has retail facilities preferred.
• Current certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base salary range of $124,997 - $208,334 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus bonus based on company performance.
• Quarterly Bonuses: Employee bonuses based on company performance.
• Work Arrangement: Qualifies for a remote work arrangement within PA, OH, MI, WV, VA, MD, and NC.
• Additional Perks: Competitive salaries, PTO and parental leave, 401k match, employee stock ownership, limitless professional development, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage, and snack discounts.

Accommodations

Sheetz is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will consider all applicants regardless of disability who can perform the essential job duties with or without accommodations.