Associate Manager, Store Design & Site Development

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Market®, Gourmet Garage®, Di Bruno Bros.®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About You

The Associate Manager of Store Design & Site Development leads the end-to-end planning, design, and execution of new store development projects. This role ensures that all site and store designs meet operational, aesthetic, and brand standards while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver high quality, cost-effective, and timely store openings. This role also oversees a team of three project engineers responsible for designing store layouts and ensuring alignment with Wakefern’s merchandising and operational standards.

Essential Job Functions :

• Supervise and mentor a team of three project engineers focused on store layout design.
• Assign projects, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
• Provide guidance on design standards, technical challenges, and cross-functional coordination.
• Evaluate potential sites for new supermarket locations, including store sizing and truck routing.
• Oversee site plan creation for member and Wakefern-identified locations
• Collaborate with Real Estate on lease-related construction issues, including tenant / landlord work schedules.
• Develop lease exhibits such as pylon signage and exterior elevations.
• Ensure site lighting complies with Wakefern standards.
• Lead store planning and design processes to align with Wakefern merchandising and operational standards.
• Design lighting plans and select appropriate fixtures.
• Issue RFPs and coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Review and approve design documents to ensure alignment with customer experience and operational goals.

Qualifications :

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is : $100,00 to $130,000.

Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations. Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.