Finland Store Growth & Transfer Leader

Specsavers; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers Finland is seeking a strategic Head of Business Development & Business Transfer Services to shape the growth of our store network. You will drive portfolio development, manage expansions, and oversee ownership transitions, coordinating with Property, Retail Support, Partner Recruitment, Finance and Marketing to deliver sustainable results.

You will lead a small team and partner with Finland's Country Director to ensure adherence to brand standards while expanding across the market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and growing retail portfolios.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Fluent Finnish and business English.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for the Finnish store portfolio including openings, relocations and rebrands.
• Identify growth opportunities through market analysis and financial modelling.
• Lead portfolio development with cross-functional teams.
• Drive ownership transitions with compliant processes.
• Build trusted relationships with store Partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Retail portfolio growth

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Finnish & English

Job description

Specsavers Finland is seeking a strategic Head of Business Development & Business Transfer Services to shape the growth of our store network. You will drive portfolio development, manage expansions, and oversee ownership transitions, coordinating with Property, Retail Support, Partner Recruitment, Finance and Marketing to deliver sustainable results.

You will lead a small team and partner with Finland's Country Director to ensure adherence to brand standards while expanding across the market.