Retail Development Manager
Reporting to the Retail Development Director, the role of Retail Development Manager is a key part of the support
services offered to BWG Group customers and is vital in nurturing relationships between BWG and its customers.
The ability and performance of this individual will impact significantly on our customers’ views of the organisation.
The successful candidate will be required to work with, and influence the activities of, the various functional teams
within BWG Foods in order to achieve their objectives. He/she will also be of a determined disposition, possess
significant energy, drive, commitment and focus on achievement of objectives.
Key Responsibilities include:
Significant project management experience, preferably within the retail sector
Experience in a design-related field, ideally within the retail sector
Store management experience, preferably both multiple and symbol
Knowledge of supermarket operations and a strong understanding of the financial parameters within which stores operate
Numeracy and I.T. literate, with CAD experience an additional benefit
Educated to good Leaving Certificate standard, at minimum (ideally third level business related or design related qualification)
Strong presentation skills, with an ability to prepare and deliver professional written and visual (e.g. PowerPoint) presentations
Ability to project a high-level business credibility to internal personnel, Group contractors and Group customers
Ambitious, with demonstrable career progression to date
Ability to make strong, positive impressions, and have achieved significant goals in a personal or work environment
Ability to think and contribute strategically, as well as deliver operationally
Requirements
The successful candidate will:
A common sense approach
Strong attention to detail
Self- motivated, competitive and confident, with strong good communication skills
Excellent time-management skills
Good leadership skills, with an ability to influence others, and strong follow-through
Pro- active, inquisitive and ambitious
Willingness to take responsibility and accountability, with an ability to motivate others
