Grocery Banner Strategy Leader

Tribe Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking a Head of New World to lead the banner through a pivotal shift from a buying culture to a selling culture. You will set the banner strategy and work alongside owner operators to bring it to life in store, ensuring great pricing, range and the customer experience.

Reporting to the Chief Retail Officer, this hands-on role drives the annual plan, collaborates with retail partners, and leads a small team across business partnering, regional marketing and support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on retail leadership experience across multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Empathy with business owners while upholding standards.
• Strong commercial acumen with track record of sales growth.
• Ability to translate customer insights into in-store execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual New World Plan, driving sales and market share.
• Partner with owner operators across their retail lifecycle, coaching outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence against the Customer Promises: Fair Value Everyday, Inspiring Solutions and Awesome Experiences.
• Engage the New World Banner Representation Group and lead member forums, regional meetings and launches.
• Work across fresh, marketing, e-commerce and property teams to deliver the New World experience in store.
• Lead and develop a small team across business partnering, regional marketing and support.

Skills

Retail leadership

Multi-site management

Change management

Influence without authority

Customer focus

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Foodstuffs North Island is seeking a Head of New World to lead the banner through a pivotal shift from a buying culture to a selling culture. You will set the banner strategy and work alongside owner operators to bring it to life in store, ensuring great pricing, range and the customer experience.

Reporting to the Chief Retail Officer, this hands-on role drives the annual plan, collaborates with retail partners, and leads a small team across business partnering, regional marketing and support.