The New Store Development Manager will report and operate under the direction of the General Manager and CEO with the following tasks and responsibilities:

PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to grow retail brand footprint by facilitating entry of new stores into the Brand and finding new business premises. Finding and launching of existing stores and the development of new stores while driving the Brand regionally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• National Senior Certificate (Matric), pre-requisite.
• Relevant business-related tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the retail property development business
• Extensive Project Management Experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of local property and retail development market.
• Firm understanding of financial statements particularly cash flow statements and financing options.
• Ability to undertake and interpret financial feasibility studies.
• Strong Negotiating skills.
• Thorough knowledge of leasing and contracts.
• Ability to interpret demographic data.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• High level of Integrity.
• Ability to work independently
• Minimum 5 years' experience specific to the building and hardware retail industry

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High energy, self-starter, collaborative, attention to detail, exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, ability to handle pressure.
• Personal values: honesty, integrity and reliability.
• Ability to listen, consult, motivate, encourage, and influence others.
• Skilled in conducting commercial negotiations, facilitating agreements, and managing conflict.
• Emotional maturity and resilience is essential.
• High level of computer literacy
• Driver's Licence