Major Activities
Real Estate Research and Analysis
- Conduct site selection analytics for new stores, relocations, and evaluation of the existing store fleet as candidates for renovation or other store-level strategic initiatives.
- Manage and maintain GIS platform, internal and external data, and the development and maintenance of sales forecasting and spatial analytic models.
- Maintain strategic partnerships with Real Estate deal makers, Operations, Store Planning, Construction, and Finance to provide a uniform sales forecasting methodology for the company.
- Manage external data and system vendor/partner relationships for Real Estate Research analytical systems.
Real Estate Strategy and Market Planning
- Analyze the company's existing real estate portfolio to identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings in collaboration with Real Estate deal makers, Finance, Store Planning, and Store Operations.
- Support multi-year real estate market planning process that incorporates growth of new stores, recommendations for capital investment, and disposition of existing stores.
- Monitor market trends and industry dynamics to adapt the real estate strategy and concepts relating to fleet footprint, size formats, and competitor intelligence.
Real Estate Committee Process
- Coordinate the preparation of real estate packages for Real Estate Committee (REC).
- Maintain REC package standards and data repository for REC results.
- Serve as subject matter expert for data research and evaluation related to market and trade area characteristics, demographics, growth trends, sales potential, etc.
Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Prepare regular hind sighting reports on new store performance.
- Analyze existing and new store data, metrics, and systems to identify analytical areas for improvement.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills
- Experience in developing market strategies, evaluating potential sites, and aligning and standardizing analytical methodologies.
- General knowledge of retail financial and operational principles and theory with the ability to link strategy to financial plans.
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must work well on teams & relate well to people at all levels of the company.
Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
- 7-8 years of experience in location strategy, spatial analytics, statistics, GIS, retail strategy, or related field
- 3+ years of management/leadership experience
Other
- Strong systems aptitude; Expertise in Excel, proficient in Word, PowerPoint & GIS platforms
- Project management experience.
- Problem solver with the ability to manage dynamic priorities
Preferred Education
- Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Location Research, Analytics, Strategy, Finance, or a related field preferred
Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires
- Kalibrate/Trade Area Systems Experience
- Reporting or business intelligence tools (e.g., QuickBase, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx)
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 7-8 years of experience in location strategy, spatial analytics, statistics, GIS, retail strategy, or a related field
- 3+ years of management or leadership experience
- Experience developing market strategies, evaluating potential sites, and standardizing analytical methodologies
- Knowledge of retail financial and operational principles and ability to link strategy to financial plans
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, project management, problem-solving, verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong systems aptitude and expertise in Excel; proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and GIS platforms
- Project management experience
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Location Research, Analytics, Strategy, Finance, or a related field
- Kalibrate or Trade Area Systems experience
- Experience with reporting or business intelligence tools such as QuickBase, Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx
Michaels Stores Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Michaels Stores and has not been reviewed or approved by Michaels Stores.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options are available alongside virtual care and an Employee Assistance Program. Basic life and AD&D are provided for full-time team members, with optional disability coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching supports savings for retirement. Eligibility begins after a short tenure period.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Team members receive broad merchandise and custom framing discounts plus partner savings on fitness, travel, and services. Programs such as Michaels CARES and tuition assistance add wellbeing and development support.
Michaels Stores Insights
What We Do
The Michaels Companies, Inc. is North America's largest specialty provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for Makers and do-it-yourself home decorators. The Company owns and operates more than 1,200 stores in 49 states and Canada. Additionally, the Company serves customers through Michaels.com, consumercrafts.com and aaronbrothers.com. The Michaels Companies, Inc., also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of high quality custom and specialty framing merchandise, and Darice, a premier wholesale distributor in the craft, gift and decor industry.
