Retail Development Manager
Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
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Job Summary
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Deliver effective and consistent retail store layout plans and merchandising implementation on time and to company standards
Deliver the retail offer right first time in the MFG new space and development programme
Manage and ensure competitive cost-effective quotes for all refresh projects
Project manage equipment suppliers to achieve deadlines
Manage wholesale merchandisers to deliver projects to agreed standards
Ensure strong communication of the Retail development programme to all internal and external partners
Responsibility for implementation all Format projects to company standards
Manage and ensure competitive quotes for all refreshes
Project Manage equipment suppliers ensuring agreed deadlines are met
Manage wholesale supplier to deliver projects on time
Drive retail sales growth and Contract manager margin through effective planogram implementation
Liaise with Area Managers and Contract Managers to ensure third party suppliers are implemented as per store layout
Administrate to pro-actively communicate retail deadlines and activity in a timely manner
Managing the above to drive improved Customer sales conversion and basket spend
Development of the Retail proposition under direction of the Retail Development Director
Responsible for devising and updating the retail activity plan to improve communication and execution
Financial
Drive retail sales growth within store development and Investment site
Improving Contract Manager margin
Staff
Working with key stakeholders in the organisation
Communication and partnership with Financial FPNA team
Communication and partnership with Format and Retail Trading team
Other
This is a field-based position however the role will involve travel. Duties will require nights away from home and the Customer and Retail Development Manager will be required to attend various management meetings and group sales meetings.
WORK CONTEXT
Operating Environment
MFG stations Office and field based
Close liaison and leadership of Wholesale Provider Merchandising team
Framework & Boundaries
Ensure working within defined DDA and MFG working practices and policies
Organisation
Working with Development and Format Departments
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
A good understanding of the MFG business model.
Experience of working in both the forecourt and retail sectors.
Experience of project management.
Some H&S experience.
IT skills and excel knowledge
General commercial awareness.
High self-motivation and discipline strong work ethics and ability to prioritise duties.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to influence and engage.
A good communicator with all audiences and levels.
A good level of numeracy and attention to detail.
MFG is committed to being a great place to work. We are very proud of what we do and are continually striving to be better. At MFG we encourage our people to take responsibility embrace change and challenge the norms.
We have a culture of striving to deliver the best service to our customers while also bringing out the best in our people. We recognise the strength of teamwork and we celebrate our successes together. Our people are rewarded well for their efforts recognising the valuable contribution that everyone makes to our business.
The Benefits
Private Healthcare
Life Insurance
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Training & Development
Employee Recognition Scheme
Volunteer Days
Online Discounts
Our People
- Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
- Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
- Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
Nevinda Sanka Silva
Regional Manager
Vicki Pitcher
HSE Manager
Maria Eaton
Finance Director Finance Operations
Nick Perduno
EV Programme Manager
Required Experience:
Manager
