Expansion Manager

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. is seeking a Store Expansion Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of new store openings and expansions. This role involves working closely with real estate, construction, operations, marketing, and finance teams to ensure timely and budget-friendly store openings that meet company standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in retail store development, project management, and lease negotiation, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in retail store development, expansion, or real estate management.
• Proven project management skills.
• Expertise in lease negotiation and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end site selection and lease negotiations for new store openings.
• Oversee store design, construction, and build-out.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate on pre-opening activities like staffing and inventory setup.
• Support strategic expansion planning and vendor relationships.

Skills

Project management

Lease negotiation

Retail store development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field

Job description

The Store Expansion Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of new store openings and expansions. This role works closely with real estate, construction, operations, marketing, and finance teams to ensure stores open on time, within budget, and meet company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end site selection, lease negotiations, and due diligence for new store openings.
• Oversee store design, construction, and build-out in coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring regulatory compliance and company standards.
• Collaborate with store operations on pre-opening activities such as staffing, inventory setup, and training.
• Support strategic expansion planning, optimize store formats, and maintain strong vendor and landlord relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in retail store development, expansion, or real estate management.
• Proven project management skills with expertise in lease negotiation and construction processes.