Director of Retail Expansion & Operations

VEVOR is a global leader in tools, equipment, and home improvement products, serving millions of customers across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Since our founding in 2007, we have built a strong e-commerce presence through our own website (www.vevor.com) and major retail marketplaces.

Following the successful opening of our first U.S. flagship store in Houston, Texas, VEVOR is entering an exciting new phase of growth by expanding our brick-and-mortar retail footprint across North America. We are seeking an experienced retail expansion leader to help build and scale our physical store network.

Position Summary

The Director of Retail Expansion & Operations will lead VEVOR's U.S. retail expansion strategy, overseeing market planning, site selection, lease negotiations, new store development, and operational readiness. This role will work cross-functionally with Real Estate, Construction, Finance, Legal, Merchandising, and Store Operations to successfully launch and grow our retail store network.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a retail professional who has successfully expanded multi-unit retail businesses and enjoys building new markets from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute VEVOR's U.S. retail expansion strategy.
• Identify target markets and evaluate new store opportunities.
• Lead site selection, market analysis, and demographic research.
• Manage lease negotiations and partner with landlords, brokers, and developers.
• Coordinate store development, construction, and grand opening timelines.
• Build scalable processes for new store openings and operational execution.
• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams to ensure successful launches.
• Monitor store performance and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with external partners, municipalities, and commercial real estate professionals.
• Travel throughout the U.S. to evaluate markets and support new store openings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in retail expansion, store development, real estate, or multi-unit retail operations.
• Proven experience leading new store openings for a national or regional retail chain.
• Strong knowledge of site selection, lease negotiations, and retail market analysis.
• Experience managing cross-functional retail development projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 60% domestically.
• Experience with companies such as Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Costco, Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply, Lowe's, Home Depot, Ross, Burlington, Dollar General, or similar retail organizations is highly preferred.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730