UK Store Expansion Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Expansion Manager to drive store growth and site selection in the local retail market. This role involves developing strategic expansion plans, evaluating potential store locations, and ensuring timely construction delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in local market dynamics, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in store expansion. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and strategic growth, and play a key role in shaping the future of retail in your area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in local store expansion and market evaluation.
• Strong relationships with local commercial groups and real estate developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop store growth plans and evaluate site selections for new locations.
• Coordinate with construction suppliers to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Local Retail Market Knowledge

Store Expansion Experience

Construction Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Management

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Expansion Planning: Develop store growth plans and expansion strategies aligned with annual store-opening targets.
2. Evaluate Site Selection: Assess and negotiate business district and store location choices, focusing on key indicators such as store location, construction, and rental costs.
3. Delivery Assurance: Coordinate with store construction suppliers to ensure delivery capabilities and monitor construction progress.
4. Partner Relations Maintenance: Expand real estate resources and maintain relationships with property developers and shopping mall cooperation departments.
5. Mapping: Conduct quarterly mapping of business districts and maintain the business districts database.
6. Store Construction Acceptance: Inspect and accept stores with HQ and regional stakeholders based on standards and regulations.
7. Headquarter Coordination: Execute store establishment tasks assigned by the HQ Expansion team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Familiarity with the local retail market and business district formats.
• At least 3 years of experience in local store expansion.
• Partnership resources with top-tier and mid-tier local commercial groups, malls, and real estate conglomerates, with good cooperative relationships.
• Knowledge of construction, decoration processes, and understanding of local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in the native language and English.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, engineering management, project management, or related fields.
• Having partnership resources in top-tier business districts is a plus.