National Retail Store Development Lead

CREATE CAREERS; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth brand in Australia is looking for a New Retail Store Development Project Manager to lead the effort in establishing a new retail footprint across the country. This in-house position involves overseeing all aspects of site sourcing, architectural design, and project delivery for multiple store openings. Candidates must have proven retail construction experience and strong project management skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the brand’s retail future and ensure high-quality delivery aligned with premium standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering new store builds, multi-site rollouts or retail network expansion.
• Strong understanding of retail construction, architectural design, and compliance.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of multiple brand-new retail stores across Australia.
• Manage each project from initial planning through to store opening and handover.
• Oversee construction, shopfitting, procurement, and installation of fixtures.

Skills

Retail construction

Stakeholder management

Site sourcing

Feasibility assessments

Project management

Budget management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Job description

A high-growth brand in Australia is looking for a New Retail Store Development Project Manager to lead the effort in establishing a new retail footprint across the country. This in-house position involves overseeing all aspects of site sourcing, architectural design, and project delivery for multiple store openings. Candidates must have proven retail construction experience and strong project management skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the brand’s retail future and ensure high-quality delivery aligned with premium standards.