Assistant Manager - Store Expansion (Planning)

QL Maxincome Sdn Bhd (FamilyMart); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience store franchise in Shah Alam seeks an Assistant Manager for Store Expansion. This role involves conducting market research for new locations and developing a comprehensive expansion roadmap. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of retail expansion experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, and knowledge of GIS tools is advantageous. This position offers a chance to contribute to the growth and success of the franchise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail expansion, real estate planning, or store development.
• Experience in multi-site retail or F&B expansion.
• Familiarity with local zoning laws and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify high-potential areas for new store locations.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year store expansion roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on expansion progress and challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field

Tools

GIS tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Assistant Manager - Store Expansion (Planning)

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Conduct market research to identify high-potential areas for new store locations.

Analyze demographic, competitor, and consumer data to support site selection decisions.

Evaluate potential sites based on foot traffic, accessibility, visibility, and commercial viability.

Expansion Planning

Develop and maintain a multi-year store expansion roadmap aligned with business goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, logistic) to assess feasibility and ROI of new locations.

Evaluate the site proposals from the team members and prepare business cases and presentations for senior management approval.

Reporting & Documentation

Maintain accurate records of expansion activities, timelines, and budgets.

Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on expansion progress and challenges.

Monitor post-opening performance and contribute to continuous improvement of expansion strategy.

Other Duties

Perform any ad hoc tasks or special projects as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field.

3+ years of experience in retail expansion, real estate planning, or store development.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Proficiency in GIS tools, Excel, and project management software is a plus.

Ability to travel as required.

Experience in multi-site retail or F&B expansion.

Familiarity with local zoning laws and permitting processes.

Detail-oriented with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.

Well-versed in Power BI or other data visualization tools is an added advantage

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Retail & Consumer Products 1,001-5,000 employees

FamilyMart is the world’s 2nd largest convenience store chain, with over 17,500 stores across various markets globally. Backed with over 40 years of experience in convenience retailing.

FamilyMart aims to constantly be ahead of social trends and diversifying social needs, ever evolving as a social and lifestyle infrastructure provider to local communities.

QL Maxincome Sdn Bhd is a master franchisee of FamilyMart and a subsidiary of QL Resources Berhad, an established company listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. FamilyMart Co.,Ltd’s philosophy and values resonate with QL’s mission of providing nourishing agro-based products for the benefit of all. Their emphasis of delivering quality food is also a value that QL, as a food company values and sees synergy in.

Our Mission: We create nourishing products from agro resources, leading to benefit for all parties.

Our Vision: To be the preferred global agro based enterprise.

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