Retail Development Manager

Fantastic opportunity within the ALM QLD business in the newly created Retail Development Manager role based out of our Crestmead office. Reporting to the IBA Business Manager, this role is responsible for delivering of Metcash’s “Best Store In Town” Strategy. Directly responsible for executing the instore development / redevelopment of new and existing IBA Stores within Queensland & Northern Rivers NSW. Your ability to negotiate and liaise with third party tradespeople, along with your commercial and project management ability will be integral to your achievement.

What you’ll do

Manage the store new development process within the IBA customer base within QLD

Deliver budgeted refurbishments within the agreed timeframes and budgets.

Communicate frequently / progress reporting with all key internal and external stakeholders

Work closely with our members and IBA team to ensure professional execution of developments

Deliver genuine best in class retail solutions and innovation

Work with BDM team to “prospect” future greenfield and suitable development sites

What you’ll bring

Proven experience in Project Management and managing customers / suppliers

Sound knowledge of the retail Liquor channel and broader retail market

Effective communicator

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to quickly forge mutually beneficial working relationships

Ideally some experience in retail fit out / merchandising

What we can offer you

Our MetHealth wellbeing program is designed to help you enjoy work/life balance and get the most out of life

An extra week of annual leave after your first year as part of our Fifth Week program

Supportive team environment

We’re all about celebrating success, and we’re proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, an accredited FlexReady workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.

At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia. For almost 100 years we’ve been proudly supporting local, family-owned businesses – sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor and hardware sectors. And while we may be large, we’ll always be locals at heart.

So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and make your mark on the future of retail.

Make your Mark!

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We are the largest supplier of liquor to independently owned liquor retailers and the largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia.

ALM supplies over 12,000 liquor customers. In addition to supplying liquor stores, ALM incorporates a specialist on-premise liquor division that supports bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels. Through our network of 14 distribution centres located in each State and territory in Australia, we support independent businesses with a competitively priced and extensive liquor range, delivered through our cost effective and efficient supply chain.