Senior Manager Retail Store Expansion (Commercial)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall store expansion strategy, overseeing the full lifecycle of new store openings across multiple territories.
  

• Apply commercial insight and local market intelligence to assess and forecast the potential sales performance of prospective sites before lease commitments.
  

• Proactively identify, evaluate, and secure high -potential retail spaces and shop lots, with strong understanding of street -level retail leasing dynamics.
  

• Conduct comprehensive site viability assessments and provide clear recommendations supported by commercial rationale, market data, and financial analysis.
  

• Lead and accelerate the store rollout pipeline to achieve ambitious expansion targets while maintaining strict standards for site quality and profitability.
  

Requirements

• 8–10 years of proven experience in Retail Business Development, Leasing, or Store Expansion within the retail industry.
  

• Demonstrated track record of successfully opening and launching multiple retail outlets within a chain retail environment.
  

• Extensive experience working with fast -growing retail chains, franchise expansion teams, or convenience store headquarters.
  

• Strong ability to evaluate site quality quickly, distinguishing between high -potential and underperforming locations even when market information is limited, while using data to validate and refine site -selection decisions.
  

• In -depth knowledge of shop lot leasing processes, including regulatory considerations, zoning requirements, and landlord negotiations.
  

• Strong capability to assess ROI and estimate sales potential based on site characteristics, demographics, and competitive landscape.
  

• Possesses strong market awareness and field -based insight, with the ability to identify emerging retail opportunities.
  

• Solid commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of the balance between rental costs and projected revenue performance.
  

• Confident decision -maker with the ability to present and defend strategic recommendations with sound commercial reasoning.