Shops Project Manager

RONTEC Roadside Retail Limited.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

25 days annual holiday

Pension with matching contributions

Health plans

Job summary

RONTEC Roadside Retail Limited. are seeking a Shops Project Manager to lead retail and operational projects across our network of petrol stations.

This field-based role involves regular travel and close collaboration with site teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget, ideally based in the Southeast. You will report to the Retail Director, manage and deliver projects that support growth and customer experience, and coach the Retail Merchandiser

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in a retail, operational, multi-site or customer-focused environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships and influence stakeholders.
• The ability to organise competing priorities.
• Experience leading, coaching and mentoring teams.
• Problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail and operational projects from planning through to successful implementation, ensuring milestones, resources and critical paths are managed.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Property and third-party suppliers to ensure delivery.
• Manage project plans, timelines, resources and critical paths.
• Lead, support and develop the Retail Merchandiser for successful delivery of initiatives.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project implementation and standards.
• Manage the Mystery Motorist programme and associated reporting.
• Analyse project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.

Skills

Retail project delivery

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Team coaching

Problem-solving

Job description

We are looking for a Shops Project Manager to lead retail and operational projects across our network of petrol stations. This is a field-based role requiring regular travel, working closely with site teams, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Given the travel requirements of the role, the successful candidate will ideally be based in or around the Southeast.

About the Role

Reporting to the Retail Director, you will manage and deliver retail projects that support business growth, operational excellence and customer experience. You'll lead and support the Retail Merchandiser, oversee the Mystery Motorist programme, and help drive consistency, compliance and retail standards across our network through coaching, training and support for operational teams.

We're interested in hearing from people with a range of experiences and backgrounds. If you can demonstrate many of the qualities below, we'd encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience delivering projects, initiatives, or improvements in a retail, operational, multi-site, or customer-focused environment
• Able to build positive relationships and influencing stakeholders
• The ability to organise competing priorities
• Experience leading, coaching and mentoring of teams
• Problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead retail and operational projects from planning through to successful implementation, ensuring milestones, resources and critical paths are effectively managed
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Property and third-party suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
• Manage project plans, timelines, resources, and critical paths
• Lead, support, and develop the Retail Merchandiser, ensuring the successful delivery of retail projects and initiatives
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project implementation and standards
• Manage the Mystery Motorist programme and associated reporting
• Analyse project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards

What we offer:

• Company Car
• 25 days annual holiday (in addition to your 8 paid bank holiday days)
• A contributory pension scheme with matching rates
• Simplyhealth - Cashback Dental and Optician Health plans

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our company. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.