Business Support Administrator

Night 'N Day Foodstores; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Night ‘n Day Foodstores in Dunedin is seeking a Business Development Administrator to support 63 stores nationwide. You will coordinate procurement of plant and equipment, assist with fit-outs, and manage compliance tasks under the Project Manager.

Based in Dunedin, this full-time role offers an engaging, collaborative environment where you can learn and grow while handling a range of day-to-day tasks and engaging with franchisees and external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to travel for store openings and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with purchasing plant and equipment and obtain trade quotes for fit-outs.
• Coordinate, maintain and procure plant and equipment for stores.
• Manage compliance obligations such as Building Warrant of Fitness and Location Compliance certifications.
• Assist with warranty repairs for plant and equipment.
• Handle a range of general administrative tasks.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Travel flexibility

Job description

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Night ‘n Day Foodstores has been operating across the country for over 30 years. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and have 50+ stores located from Invercargill to Whangarei. The Support Centre is based in Dunedin which is the hometown of the first Night ‘n Day store on Regent Road.

Our aim is to meet the demands of our customers and be leaders in the convenience grocery store market, hence our slogan "We've got it when you want it".

The environment is fun, supportive, and very collaborative.

About the opportunity

As a Business Development Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in managing requests from our 63 stores throughout New Zealand.

The Business Development Team covers a wide range of responsibilities, including equipment purchasing and maintenance, developing new stores and engaging with new and existing franchisees, insurance claims, Building Warrant of Fitness requirements to name a few.

We are on the lookout for a motivated person who is keen to learn and grow within the company, with the goal of efficiently and independently managing a range of day to day tasks.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Project Management - Assisting our Project Manager with purchasing plant and equipment and obtaining trade quotes for new and existing fit-outs.
• Co-ordinating, maintaining and procuring plant and equipment for new and existing stores.
• Manage compliance obligations such as Building Warrant of Fitness requirements and Location Compliance certifications.
• Assist with warranty repairs for plant and equipment.
• A variety of general administrative tasks.

About you

You're someone who's adaptable and thrives in a dynamic environment, where your skills are constantly challenged and expanded.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Effective time management - The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and deliver outcomes on time.
• Communication and interpersonal skills - Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with external parties, including franchisees; active listening and empathy to build trust; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Adaptability and resilience - Ability to adapt to changing situations and challenges.
• Ability to travel when required - Travel forms a regular part of the Business Development Teams activities. This is focused on opening new stores or upgrades of existing stores. From time to time, you will be required to assist the team at these fit-outs.
• Other areas of knowledge that are desirable, but not essential:
  • FMCG knowledge
  • Franchising knowledge

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position, based in Dunedin.