NEW STORE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - DURBAN

Red Cat Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic New Store Development Manager to lead their regional team in Durban. This role involves evaluating potential sites, managing store setups, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail property development and a proven track record in project management. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in the retail sector, and play a crucial role in expanding their brand presence in the market. If you have the relevant experience and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in retail property development.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the regional team and evaluate property market opportunities.
• Control setup and relaunch of stores, ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Site Evaluation

Cost Analysis

Retail Management

Education

Grade 12

Relevant qualification in Business or similar

Job description

RedCat Recruitment is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced NEW STORE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER for a large concern, position based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Grade 12.
2. Valid driver’s license / own vehicle.
3. Relevant qualification / s in Business or similar.
4. 5+ yrs previous working experience in a similar position in the retail property development business.

Manage and provide leadership to the regional team on any viable opportunities in the property market.

Ensuring that the Brand has a strong presence in the property development industry, and has an opportunity to find great sites.

Evaluation of prospective sites for the brand on a macro and micro level.

Presentation of selected sites to the CEO and General Manager.

Control of the setup and or relaunch of stores.

Interview and evaluation of suppliers, including cost analysis of the setting up.

Co-ordinating and controlling the contractors during setup or revamp.

Maintaining total control of the project and keeping all parties updated.

Oversight of facilitation of sale of existing stores.

Provide leadership to the company in new business development, store development and current retail management best operating practices to ensure the stores are sustainable, profitable, and competitive in the market.

Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, corporate identity and related audits by the Department of Labour and legal governing bodies in all new and existing stores to be launched.

Implementation of Best Operating Procedures (BOP) in retail operations in line with national standardized processes regarding development of new and revamped stores.

Manage the corporate identity of the brand through ensuring and monitoring that the new regional stores are adhering to acceptable store standards, image, and design.

Salary package offered: To be discussed

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.