by Brianna Crandall — May 2, 2016 — The Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM), the authority on retail, multi-site facilities management, announced this past week that the Retail Facility Maintenance Professional (RFMP) designation has now become the Retail Facility Management Professional. The RFMP designation stands as a mark of excellence and has evolved to reflect the in-depth management knowledge required to manage multi-site retail facilities in today’s challenging climate.
The retail facilities management (FM) industry has grown and evolved exponentially during the last 20 years, notes PRSM. Once, a retail facilities professional might have been solely responsible for the maintenance of stores. However, in today’s technology driven, data-management world, FM professionals are often responsible for the complete physical management of hundreds of stores. Duties often include managing supplier relationships, energy management, work order management, sustainability programs, technology management and maintaining brand image.
Patricia Dameron, executive director, PRSM Association, commented:
The facility management professional has evolved and been elevated since the designation was created in 2007. This change in the RFMP designation recognizes the increased responsibilities now managed by our members and enables them to truly distinguish themselves in the marketplace. Holding the designation represents an individual’s overall understanding of the profession and, validates the full scope of knowledge FMs may require throughout their career.
The transition from the old RFMP designation to the new one will begin this summer. Starting in September, there will be new requirements and processes for applying for the designation. Visit the RFMP Designation page on the PRSM Web site for more information.
