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Business Sector: Food
Department: Operations
Location: Field/Office
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Salary: £40,000
Benefits: Society vehicle or Car Allowance/Contributory Pension Scheme/ Colleague Discount
Core Purpose
The Store Development Project Manager will be responsible for identifying Category Trading Opportunities across the Society’s food Store estate, with the aim of increasing turnover and profitability of the food business.
Accountability & Impact
The post-holder is responsible for ensuring identifying and recommending emerging trends within the c-store sector that the Society can take advantage of to give the Society a competitive advantage. In addition, the post holder in conjunction with the Stock and merchandise, Manager, Operations managers and Building Services manager is responsible for the planning and execution of store refurbishments.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the post-holder has full responsibility for delivering store refurbishments to budget and on time.
These will include but are not exhaustive:
Communication
Leadership
To lead by example through demonstrating Co-operative values and principles, and co-operative working in performing the day-to-day duties.
Applying Knowledge
The post-holder will need to be forward thinking with the ability to generate new ideas and initiatives. They should possess a high level of professionalism and be able to influence above and below their position.
Working with Others
The role involves interacting daily with staff and Managers of trading outlets and Society staff at all levels.
The post-holder must be able to communicate confidently and clearly to a variety of audiences and be able to influence and motivate the performance of others.
Regular contact must be kept with the Chief Operating Officer, Operations Managers, Fresh Food manager and Stock and Merchandise Manager.
Skills & Knowledge
Negotiation and management of supplier contracts.
Credible management experience in a similar role or property environment.
A good knowledge of Convenience store retailer gained ideally in a Store manager role of field role.
Team Player.
Self-motivated and flexible in the approach to work.
Holder of a full driving licence.
An ability to understand the balance between commercial success and Co-operative success.
Project Management.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Ann Rowland (Head of Human Resources), ann@chelmsfordstar.coop
