Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
IntroductionSPAR North Rand, a division of The SPAR Group Ltd, is recruiting for a Development Manager at its Distribution Centre, located in Olifantsfontein.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to manage and facilitate new and existing store development projects to successful launches, across all SPAR formats.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Service existing and new retailers with structural and aesthetic store development, within the borders of South Africa and across the borders into neighbouring countries, within North Rand Division's portfolioDevelop and innovate strategic advancements in the field of store developmentDevelopment of new and implementation of existing store conceptsControl and manage the SPAR preferred supplier listControl and manage store project budgetsControl and manage your own budgetControl and manage the image of all SPAR stores, including Brand CI specificationsControl and manage store designers, specific to your store development projectsImplement minimum SPAR specifications, per formatImplement and adhere to SPAR national building specifications on all projectsEnsure communication between and to all departments during the lifecycle of a projectReport to management on progress of all revamped and new storesLiase and negotiate with property developers and various stakeholdersProvide leadership and guidance to the SPAR retailersAbility and willingness to travel extensively, including cross border into neighbouring countries. This includes spending intermittent days away from homeWillingness to work long hours when required during store visits and store launchesMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Matric CertificateProject management DiplomaArchitect / Building Engineering / Building Science diploma or degree will be an advantageMS Projects5 years construction experience will be an advantageUnderstanding of FMCG equipment and operational requirements3 years previous retail experience5 years previous project management experienceAnalytical skillsDependable, self-starter, proactive, high-energy levels and conciseAbility to motivate and establish relationshipsAbility to read and understand shopping centre layouts and store designsCouncil and legal compliance knowledgeGood understanding of store operations and profitabilityHighly motivated self-starterHigh level of IntegrityAbility to work independently.Organised, planner, decisive.SPAR North Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company's Employment Equity Policy. Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.
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