Assistant Development Manager

We are looking for a motivated Property Professional to join the Starbucks Property Team and help build a strategy to grow our store network throughout Australia as an Assistant Development Manager.  

• Work with an iconic global retail brand with ambitious growth plans of opening over 100 new stores in the next 5 years
• Working closely with the Head of Property to develop the network strategy focusing on Drive-Thru development opportunities
• Located at our brand new Starbucks Head Office in Collingwood, Melbourne with hybrid working arrangements and some travel required

About Starbucks Australia

Starbucks has a strong national presence on the Eastern Seaboard and ambitious growth plans to open 100 drive thru stores in the next 5 years. We are currently seeking a Network Property Analyst/Assistant Development Manager who preferably has retail/ QSR property experience to deliver our pipeline of drive-thru developments.

Being a Starbucks partner means having the opportunity to be something more than just an employee. Our mission is to nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection with every cup, conversation and community. Starbucks first opened its doors in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales. Fast forward 23 years later, Starbucks Australia is a privately-owned company operating 71 stores in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, with the growth expanding to Western Australia in the second half of 2024!

The Position

This role will support the Property team in developing a network strategy focusing on:

• New drive thru store pipeline, network planning and new store location selection 
• Research and sales estimation
• Helping to find, evaluate, and acquire new store opportunities nationally 
• Sourcing ideal sites to develop into new Starbucks stores based on necessary research and analysis carried out in addition to financial metrics. 
• Day to day property tasks and administration will also form part of the role.

About You

 Successful candidates for this role will have:

• 3-5 years of experience in the property industry working in a research, analytics or development role across of retail projects
• Organised, methodical and able to effectively manage and prioritise multiple projects and reporting at once.
• A strategic thinker who sees the big picture.
• Great at building strong interpersonal relationships with co-workers, stakeholders and third parties.
• A clear and concise communicator, able to help all stakeholders understand important information
• Proven experience within a similar role that incorporates analysing and understanding multiple customer and spatial datasets in the context of retail site selection and strategic planning

Why join Starbucks Australia

As a privately-owned organisation, there are many advantages to working for an international brand such as Starbucks. In return for your personal and portfolio contributions, you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive remuneration package and hybrid working model
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Free coffee plus 30% off food and merchandise ranges
• Access to the Starbucks Australia Benefits Portal; offering a variety on discounts on things you’ll actually use - discounts at 100’s of top retailers, free access to online fitness and wellbeing services and more
• Ongoing growth opportunities and recognition programs
• Autonomy and independence to create your own success
• Brand new office space in a bustling location equipped with end of trip facilities and a reflection room

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