Assistant Store Project Manager

Watson's The Chemist; Sha Tin; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Staff discounts

Gym access

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Watsons Hong Kong is seeking a Store Development Project Coordinator to support openings, closures, re-fits and renovations from planning through completion. You will work with Store Design, Store Procurement and other teams to deliver welcoming retail spaces that align with our O+O strategy.

You’ll maintain project plans, monitor progress, budgets and risks; apply a data-driven approach; ensure compliance with policies; and communicate progress across internal partners.

Qualifications

• Strong store development experience or exposure to project coordination in a retail setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams and partners.
• Fluency in Cantonese and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate store openings, closures, re-fits and renovations with Store Design and Store Procurement teams.
• Support the full project cycle from studies through implementation and close-out.
• Maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, risks, and issues for timely delivery.
• Apply a data-driven approach to tracking, findings and recommendations to identify risks and improvements.
• Communicate project progress clearly and foster collaboration across internal teams and partners.
• Ensure compliance with relevant requirements and project standards.
• Support the O+O business model by delivering customer-focused store environments.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Customer-focused mindset

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Cantonese & English

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Watsons Hong Kong, we believe in our people, teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are seeking for an opportunity to join the leading O+O health and beauty retailer in Asia with around 180 retail stores in Hong Kong and Macau, the Watsons Hong Kong family welcomes you!

You can enjoy:

• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children
• Exclusive staff discounts for you and your spouse
• Convenient office location with less than 5-minute walk from the MTR station
• Access to a well-equipped gym room located in your workplace
• Contemporary workplace with Onsite Clinic, Lactation Rooms, free snacks & drinks and chill out areas

Why This Role Matters:

You will help bring our stores to life by supporting openings, closures, re‑fits and renovations from planning through completion. Through effective project coordination and a strong focus on the customer experience, you will help create welcoming and reliable retail environments that support our O+O business and ultimately contribute to putting a smile on customers’ faces.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Coordinate store development projects, including store openings, closures, re‑fits and renovations, working closely with Store Design, Store Procurement and other teams.

Support the full project cycle, from initial studies and proposals through implementation, site inspections and project close‑out.

Maintain project plans and monitor progress, budgets, timelines, risks and issues to support effective delivery.

Apply a scientific and data‑driven approach to project tracking, findings and recommendations, helping identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Communicate project progress clearly and embrace collaboration as our way of working across internal teams and project partners.

Support compliance with relevant requirements, company policies and approved project standards.

Bring a customer‑focused mindset to project execution, supporting physical store environments that complement our O+O (Offline + Online) business model.

What You’ll Bring:

Strong project coordination and organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Good problem‑solving skills, using information and evidence to develop practical recommendations.

A customer‑focused mindset and an understanding of how effective store development supports the overall O+O customer experience.

An adaptable and innovative approach, with curiosity to challenge existing practices and explore better solutions.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working across different teams and partners.

Confidence working independently while following through on project actions and deliverables.

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of AI tools or AutoCAD is an advantage.

Good command of spoken and written Cantonese and English.

How You Will Make An Impact:

Help deliver store openings, renovations and other development projects effectively and consistently.

Strengthen project execution through better planning, progress tracking and early identification of risks.

Improve coordination across Store Design, Store Procurement and other project stakeholders.

Help create store environments that support seamless O+O experiences and evolving customer needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the AS Watson Group.

Applicants not hearing from us within 6 weeks from the date of advertisement may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months from the date of application.

Health & Beauty Retail 101-1,000 employees

Established in 1841, AS Watson Group is one of the world's longest‑standing and most recognised retail companies with roots in Asia. Today, the company operates over 17,000 stores across 12 retail brands in 31 markets, employing 130,000 people globally. This makes AS Watson Group the largest international health and beauty retailer in the world.

In the fiscal year 2024, AS Watson Group reported revenue of over US$24 billion. The company's technology‑enabled O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms serve over 6 billion shoppers annually, seamlessly integrating physical and digital retail experiences.