Retail Strategy Manager
Retail Strategy Manager
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Job Description
We are Allwyn UK part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group a multinational lottery operator with a marketleading presence across Europe which includes: Czech Republic Austria Greece Cyprus & Italy.
While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a onceinalifetime largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.
Well talk a bit more about us further down the page but for now lets talk about the role and who were looking for
A bit about the role
- A key role within the Retail Strategy sub team within Retail Strategy & Excellence who own the development of the Retail wide strategic initiatives ensuring Retail priorities timings requirements are aligned to the overarching Annual Business Plan
- The team leads on the scoping of Retail wide bid commitments conducting feasibility studies to ensure initiatives can be brought to market effectively.
- You will partner with members of the Retail Sales Team (RST)Retail Channels Team and Supply Chain Team to ensure that all future ABP initiatives and business priorities are scoped using effective resources and tools available.
We operate a hybrid working model requiring employees to work from the office 3 days per week. These inoffice days will be spread across the standard working week (MondayFriday).
What youll be doing
- Reporting to the Senior Retail Strategy Manager responsible for identifying and developing the future Retail strategy in line with the annual business planning process and fourth National Lottery licence bid commitments.
- Responsible for ensuring an effective handover of strategic initiatives to the Retail PCT (planning communications & training).
- Ensuring that retailers are kept at the heart of retail plans by delivering effective initiatives to achieve sales profit and Good Cause contribution targets in line with Allwyns fourth licence bid commitments.
- Provide thought leadership to the Retail Strategy & Operations LT and the Channel Operations LT to deliver retail specific initiatives and provide recommendations for future direction of the channel.
- The be the voice of Retail whilst supporting the development of commercial initiatives. Ensuring that all plans have considered retailer requirements.
What experience were looking for
- Proven experience of planning and executing complex retail projects from conception to delivery working in conjunction with leadership teams and other relevant crossfunctional stakeholders to ensure company business and sales strategies are supported.
- A thorough understanding and experience working within the UK retail landscape in order to fully represent the requirements of the retail channel within cross functional projects and large scale change programmes.
- The ability to think and act independently to develop major enhancements to current and future ways of working.
- Retailer centric and with demonstrable experience of always putting the retailer at the heart.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills and can present confidently to senior managers and teams
Key Measures of Success:
- Leading the planning and implementation of assigned retail projectsto a successful conclusion on time and within budget
- Successful project scope milestone definition and project timelines as determined for each project with all reporting completed on time
- Full project evaluation results measurement and future recommendations delivered as agreed with stakeholders
- An effective stakeholder map and cross functional relationships established in order to support the Retail strategy across the business
- Effective management of 3rd party relationships where applicable
About us:
Weve developed groundbreaking technologies built player protection frameworks and have a proven track record of making lotteries better.
- Innovation We pride ourselves on it! Were constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers bringing new products to enjoy which is all underpinned by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
- Giving back Did you know that playing the lottery generates around 30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10 year licence
- Sustainability Our aim to be net zero by 2030 which would make us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this
- Inclusion and accessibility We are making all parts of The National Lottery inclusive whether you play a game in a store or online.
If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process please contact a member of the talent team at and well be happy to help.
We want to create one of the UKs most inclusive organisations where people can bring the best of themselves to do their best work every day for the benefit of good causes.
Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination harassment or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs the job requirements and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age disability (visible or hidden) sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
We are a Disability Confident Leader which means weve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.
Benefits
An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre
At Allwyn weve put together a range of inclusive benefits and policies to support our colleagues at every stage of their lives and careers.
Heres a list of some of the fantastic benefits we offer
- Company bonus scheme
- Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
- 26 days annual leave 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
- Complimentary Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
- 500 wellness allowance
- Access to nutritional advisor and personal trainers
- Discounted Health Assessments
- Complimentary Financial coaching
Our benefits and policies reflect our commitment to wellbeing and inclusivity and are enhanced with features that benefit our colleagues (and their families). By offering a variety of benefits that support our colleagues we continue to create a place of work where people feel rewarded and can succeed.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
