As a leading business distributor, our client is dedicated to delivering top-quality products and services to retail partners across various sectors. With a talented team of over 250 professionals, they are committed to meeting the unique needs of their customers with exceptional precision. In their continued growth, they are now seeking a Store Development Team Lead to manage the overall responsibility for store design and brand development.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the Store Development Department, managing resources, workflows, and project priorities.
- Oversee new store conversions and upgrades, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with brand standards.
- Approve budgets, timelines, and purchase orders in line with company procedures.
- Manage key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
- Monitor team performance, promote efficient working practices, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
- Drive innovation and sustainability within store development, maintaining strong relationships and upholding the company’s reputation.
The Ideal You
- Strong retail knowledge, ideally within the Irish grocery sector, with an understanding of category management, layout regulations, and category restrictions.
- Commercially minded, with solid financial awareness, legal and compliance awareness negotiation skills, and supplier knowledge (fixtures, refrigeration, and key equipment).
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven experience managing teams and working across departments.
- Analytical and organised, with strong numeracy, reporting skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, able to prioritise workload and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, positive, committed to development, and holds a full, clean driving licence.
- Leaving Certificate with a Business Degree and Project Management qualification.
To apply to this role send your CV to jobs@peoplegroup.ie or through our website www.peoplegroup.ie
For more information on this role call 01 661 9636
Location: Dublin
Salary: Competitive
Job Ref: 9509PL