Retail Commercial Manager

COREcruitment; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading established retail and hospitality business is seeking a Retail Commercial Manager to oversee retail operations nationally. This role involves strategic relationship management, inventory oversight, and implementing effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth. The right candidate will possess extensive retail experience and strong negotiation skills, contributing to the company's continued success and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site experience within retail or leisure sectors.
• Strong track record of commercial and operational design and delivery.
• Experience in convenience and travel retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute retail sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Oversee inventory management, including forecasting and stock control.
• Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Inventory Management

Vendor Relationship Management

Sales Strategy

Attention to Detail

Commercial Acumen

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Retail Commercial Manager – Established Retail & Hospitality Business - £55-60K + Benefits

Position: Retail Commercial Manager
Salary: £55-60K + Benefits
Location: National Field Based

My client is an established retail & hospitality business who are very financially stable, have a great reputation and a very exciting future ahead.

They are seeking a Retail Commercial Manager to join their team. The successful Retail Commercial Manager will be responsible for managing the strategic relationships of two major brands, overseeing all aspects of their retail operations across their sites, managing inventory and vendor relationships to implementing sales strategies and analysing performance metrics, to help drive revenue and enhance the overall customer experience.

This is a great opportunity to take an important role in an exciting fast-growing business which can offer excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute retail sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and maximise profitability.
• Oversee inventory management, including forecasting, ordering, and stock control.
• Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of merchandise and negotiate favourable terms.
• Implement merchandising initiatives to optimise product visibility and drive sales.
• Analyse sales data and trends to identify opportunities for growth and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and operations, to develop integrated retail initiatives.
• Monitor and assess competitor activities and market trends to stay ahead of the curve.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Lead, motivate, and develop retail staff to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve performance targets.

The Ideal Retail Commercial Manager candidate:

• Must have proven multi-site experience within retail or leisure sectors.
• Have strong track record of commercial and operational design and delivery.
• Must have experience of convenience and travel retail environments.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, buying and negotiating.
• Have extreme attention to detail and be a self-starter who is driven to succeed.
• Strong mentorship and motivation skills.
• A customer-oriented approach to account management which aims to exceed expectations.

Position: Retail Commercial Manager
Salary: £55-60K + Benefits
Location: National Field Based