Store Development Coordinator

Store Development Coordinator

Salary Range: $73,000 to $75,000.00

7Leaves Café isn't just a coffee and tea shop, it's a gathering place built on connection, culture, and craft. Since opening our first store in 2011, a small dream shared by siblings and friends has grown into more than 40 locations across the Southwest. Our mission has always stayed the same: to enrich the human experience through thoughtfully crafted beverages and a warm, welcoming environment.

At 7Leaves, you'll have the opportunity to lead authentically, grow professionally, and be part of something meaningful.

The Store Design & Development Coordinator supports the Store Design and Store Development teams through project coordination, field visits, documentation, sourcing, and administrative support. This role gathers accurate field information, coordinates furniture and material needs, and follows up on outstanding items to help keep store projects and improvement initiatives moving forward.

This is a support and coordination position. Advanced architectural or design software experience is not required. Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar programs is a plus.

Store Design Support

• → Visit existing and future store locations to take measurements, photographs, and notes documenting existing conditions.
• → Document design-related issues observed during store visits and share findings with the appropriate team members.
• → Organize plans, specifications, material selections, and other design documentation.
• → Support furniture, fixture, and equipment coordination, and track design requests and store improvement items.
• → Coordinate information among Store Design, Store Development, Operations, vendors, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Materials and Furniture Coordination

• → Research and source finish materials, furniture, fixtures, decor, and other store design items.
• → Request product information, samples, pricing, availability, and lead times from vendors.
• → Maintain an organized library of material samples, vendor information, and product specifications.
• → Coordinate furniture requests for new and existing stores, including replacements, deliveries, and installations, as assigned.
• → Identify suitable replacement products or alternatives when existing materials or furniture are discontinued or unavailable for the team's review.

Store Visits and Design Audits

• → Conduct periodic store visits to assess and document the condition of furniture, finishes, fixtures, signage, and other design elements.
• → Photograph areas that may require repair, replacement, or design improvement.
• → Help prepare recommended improvement lists for review and prioritization.
• → Verify measurements and existing conditions when additional field information is needed.
• → Follow up on completed improvements and report whether the work aligns with the intended design.
• → Identify opportunities to maintain a consistent store appearance and experience across locations.

Store Development Support

• → Provide coordination and administrative support to the Store Development team.
• → Maintain organized project records, schedules, vendor information, and documentation.
• → Follow up with vendors, contractors, consultants, and internal teams on outstanding information, action items, and deadlines.
• → Update project trackers and communicate progress or potential delays to the appropriate team members.
• → Support special projects and field assignments related to store development and improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and professional written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-ups.
• Comfortable visiting active stores and construction sites and performing field assignments.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and document existing conditions, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, contractors, store teams, and internal departments.
• Interest in store design, construction, architecture, interiors, retail development, or project coordination.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate priorities with the appropriate team leads.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar productivity tools.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to local store, vendor, and project locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, construction, architecture, interior design, facilities, or project coordination.
• Familiarity with reading floor plans or construction drawings.
• Experience sourcing materials or furniture.
• Experience taking field measurements or conducting site surveys.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar design and construction software.

• Travel to local store, vendor, and project locations as needed.
• Walk through active stores and construction sites and safely perform field measurements.
• Carry material samples, measurement tools, and other supplies needed for field assignments.
• Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Success in this role means keeping project information organized, gathering accurate field measurements and documentation, following up consistently on outstanding items, and supporting timely sourcing and coordination. The coordinator helps both teams address store needs and maintain a consistent appearance across locations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, organized, willing to learn, and comfortable balancing office coordination with hands-on field assignments.

7Leaves Cafe Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

7Leaves Café participates in E-Verify.