Fixture Development Project Manager

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners?  We are 100% employee owned!  At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement. 

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for retail fixture design and engineering? We are seeking a Fixture Development Team Leader to manage and develop a team of Fixture Development Project Managers (FDPMs) while driving collaboration across multiple departments to deliver high-quality retail environments.

In this role, you will oversee the development of both permanent and semi-permanent fixtures, working closely with Account Managers, Designers, Engineers, Sourcing, Estimating, and Production teams. You will provide leadership, industry expertise, and strategic direction to ensure client needs are met with innovative and functional solutions. From defining project scopes to ensuring seamless execution, you will play a critical role in shaping exceptional retail experiences.

If you have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of fixture development, and the ability to manage cross-functional collaboration, we invite you to join our team and make an impact in the world of retail design.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

• a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Design or a related field or or 5-7 years of equivalent experience in fixture design and engineering.
• 3 or more years of related experience in leadership or management (required)

On top of that you must:

• pay close attention to details so you are able to complete projects accurately within deadlines while meeting Company quality standards
• have a strong knowledge of project management software, including Excel, Google, and Project
• be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• have the ability to work independently, make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively and creatively
• apply effective time management and self-management skills
• understand and maintain the confidential nature of the company, employee and customer information

In this position you'll:

• work with Fixture Development Project Manager's to assign projects while ensuring that the statement of work is followed, deadlines are met, quality is controlled, and a high level of customer service is maintained.

• verify the correctness and completeness of data to maintain consistent and accurate customer work documentation and a work audit trail within the customer files.

• manage the day-to-day activities and provide guidance and coaching for the Fixture Development Project Manager's.

• assure that all team members understand their roles and accept their responsibilities.

• provide direction, leadership, and motivation to ensure the team achieves service, sales and operational goals while serving as a voice and subject matter expert for the Fixture Development Project Managers.

• collaborate and partner with the account team to define and develop design strategies for high end retail displays, both permanent and semi-permanent.

• support Account Manager's and Fixture Development Project Manager's with client meetings and presentations.

• determine staffing requirements and identify capacity constraints, train new employees, and oversee personnel processes including PTO approval.

• stay current with systems and process changes, quickly adopt, and hold team members accountable to these changes.

• brings ideas to the Account Director and other stakeholders within the company to improve processes and procedures to ensure the company is operating efficiently and effectively.

• creatively problem solves and ensures the team can react quickly to provide the expected results of clients.

• perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks, as requested by Management.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.  Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization  
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 900-person visual merchandising company.
• We are 100% employee-owned. 
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN.

Compensation Range: $95,000 - $115,000 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process.  We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams in order to handle the speed and details of retail.  It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider. 

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence, and are interested in joining the TBG team, please click 'Apply' to submit your application.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.