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Dollar Tree Store Closure Coordinator in Chesapeake, Virginia

Store Closure Coordinator

Summary of Position (Job Purpose) -

• Responsible for setting up and/or disconnecting utilities for new, relocating, expanding and existing stores

• Coordinate with landlords and General Contractors to obtain utility provider/meter information prior to a store’s turnover to set up utility accounts

• Coordinate with field and facility operations to assist with urgent utility requests for all open Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations providing a solution for immediate resolve

• Serve as primary utility contact for utility vendor and internal associates

Principal Duties and Responsibilities -

• Manage new store (construction) workload by regularly reviewing upcoming turnover dates

• Work with landlord and Project Manager to identify utility providers and any existing meter numbers to transfer utilities to our name

• Obtain Surety bonds in lieu of large deposits and provide to utility company

• Maintain spreadsheet with updated store site and utility account information (openings and closures) and notify our utility bill payer of changes on a weekly basis

• Accurately enter utility account information in our web-based system for each store in a timely manner

• Routinely track the license database for upcoming utility disconnection dates, work with Store Setup team to coordinate closure dates, contact utility companies and the utility bill payer to arrange closure of accounts

• Routinely monitor our bill payer’s database for critical exceptions requiring your approval for payment to avoid late payments

• Provide utility information to Real Estate Portfolio group upon sublease or lease end, when needed

• Respond promptly to escalations regarding utilities for existing stores or new build stores

• Research root cause for utility escalations and resolve to avoid disruptions

• Research the need, then facilitate reimbursement payments to landlords when appropriate

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