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This role is for a Senior Director, Store Development in the retail industry, based in London. The position requires expertise in overall management of construction, real estate, store design & facilities for all existing and new store build outs in EMEA.
Client Details
Our client is a large organisation in the retail industry known for their innovative approach to retail store experiences. Headquartered in London, they have a wide-reaching presence, offering first-rate products that promote wellness and active lifestyles.
Description
- Responsible for overall management of construction, real estate, store design & facilities for all existing and new store build outs in EMEA
- Problem solve based on realities of each specific project and location to ensure that stores are opening in the best locations, on time, on budget, and with a high level of brand enhancement and experience
- Work closely with both in-house team and external vendors & Contractors to ensure that all processes from start to finish are consistent with the Company ethos
- Stakeholder management of Franchise partners to ensure global consistency across store design
- Leading and developing the store expansion strategy and implementation for EMEA from the expansion of new stores to remodeling of the existing store network across owned and franchise channels
- Partnering with Retail leadership on the real estate strategy and getting cross functional alignment and approval throughout the organisation.
- Design & build the most efficient and profitable stores.
- Monitor and report on variances in store development budget costs and store forecasts relative to strategic plans for the business unit.
- Negotiate all cost pricing with vendors for cost controls involved in store build outs.
- Act as a mentor and provide leadership training and guidance to design, construction, and real estate team members.
- Partner with Global teams to ensure brand consistency across the region.
- Keep store projects on time and on budget.
- Drive the planning and roadmap of stores for the AOP processes as well as the annual CapEx forecasts.
- Liaise with International market counterparts in NA, China and APAC to accelerate learnings in region
Profile
A successful 'Senior Director, Store Development' should have:
- Minimum of 15 years' experience in store development
- Experience in retail construction is a must
- A Passion for design, building and Real estate
- Must be versatile and able to manage multiple projects
- Be able to deal with contractors and subcontractors
- Has the ability to communicate complex issues in laymen's terms
- Adept in cost-control management
Job Offer
- 60% Employee Discount
- 40% discount for friends and family
- £250 a month to spend on drop-in classes or personal training
- Private medical insurance
- Hybrid working
- A supportive and collaborative work environment in London
